🚀 CubeSats 101 – What Are They Really?

In our post #2, we briefly mentioned CubeSats while discussing the foundations of our learning kit. Now it is time to take a deeper look into what they actually are and why understanding them is essential for anyone who wants to work in the space industry.

Space is becoming more accessible — and more demanding.

A growing industry needs engineers who don’t just know how to write firmware or design PCBs, but who understand what it really means to put hardware into orbit.

A hands-on journey into space hardware design

In our journey to build a robust, educational CubeSat kit, we want to give students and engineers more than just plug-and-play hardware—we want to show the design process behind each module.

Understanding the Invisible Threat to Your CubeSat

In previous posts, we explored the space radiation environment. From the Van Allen belts to galactic cosmic rays, and why shielding yourself from Earth’s magnetic bubble changes everything.

An Introduction to Radiation Beyond Earth's Protection

In our last post, we explored radiation sources trapped within Earth's magnetic field, those sneaky particles that orbit along the Van Allen Belts. But what happens when we move beyond Earth’s protective bubble?

An Introduction to Trapped Particles

I’m always amazed by how much there is still to learn. Imagine those first engineers working on Sputnik 1, facing challenges no one had ever solved before. Today, we’re living through a new space revolution—and “how do we do this?” is a question that keeps coming back.

What Is Space Radiation?

The space environment poses numerous challenges for electronics. Since our mission is to share this knowledge with engineers in the space sector, I thought it would be valuable to write a post exploring these issues. We’ll also consider how these concepts could be incorporated into a development kit.

What Eyes Will You Give Your Satellite?

Welcome back, adventurer.

Last time, you chose your satellite’s orbit. You’ve got a spacecraft flying overhead, right on schedule… but there's a problem.

It’s blind.

From Idea to Orbit: Designing Your First CubeSat Mission

With the foundation set, the exciting part begins! I want to make this learning experience not just informative but also engaging. That's why I’m experimenting with storytelling as a way to teach satellite design. Let’s dive into the first adventure!

Let’s start by breaking down our goals, brainstorming ideas, and putting them on paper to explore potential directions. This will help activate our creative process! We’ll begin by revisiting the initial requirements from the last post, diving deeper into each, and then considering how these can be transformed into something tangible.

Building a Strong Foundation for CubeSat Learning Kits

Napoleon once said, “Dress me slowly, I’m in a hurry.” This timeless advice underscores the importance of starting any project with a stable foundation. For our project, the first critical step is to answer the question: What do we want to achieve?

Hi everyone,

This is my first post, and when I think of a learning kit, I envision more than just hardware and software. I want it to truly transform lives and open new opportunities for everyone. Before starting, I want users to ask themselves an essential question: Why? Why does the space sector matter, and why should I invest my time in learning about it?