The pathway to
Space Engineering
The Firefly CanSat offers hands-on experience in space engineering, allowing students to go through the entire lifecycle of a satellite project within a compact, manageable format.
Design Basics
Coursework covering the basics of satellites, design criteria and an introduction to On-Board Computer (OBC), Electrical Power System (EPS), Communication System (COMMS), Navigation System (NAV), Sensor/Payload Board (SNS), and Antenna Board (ANT).
Power Management
500mAh 2-cell Lithium Polymer battery providing a nominal voltage of 7.4V and further power regulation to supply the necessary 5V and 3.3V to the CanSat's subsystems.
Communications
Communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C enabling communication between the CanSat's subsystems and with the ground station.
On-Board Computer (OBC)
Atmel® ATmega328P microcontroller based OBC to role manage the CanSat's operations, including data handling and executing commands.
Telemetry and Telecommands
Telemetry for monitoring the CanSat's subsystems and the transmission of telecommands for controlling the CanSat from the ground station.
LoRa Communication
Long Range (LoRa) communication protocol for the CanSat, ensuring long-range communication capabilities essential for transmitting data back to the ground station.
Link Budget and Margin
Link budgeting, essential for ensuring reliable communication between the CanSat and the ground station covering factors like transmitter power, receiver sensitivity, antenna gains, and losses.
Assembly and Testing
Guidelines for assembling the CanSat, including soldering and stacking the subsystem boards, recommendations for thorough testing to ensure the CanSat's functionality before launch.
CanSat Deployer
CanSat deployer the FireFly CanSat systems for integration with a compatible drone for seamless CanSat deployment.
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