This document discusses nanosatellites, which are miniaturized satellites between 1-10kg that are as small as 10x10x10 cm. Nanosatellites are commonly used in constellations to allow for multi-point data collection across large areas in space. They are advantageous due to their cost effectiveness, enabling large scale applications with functionality and robustness. Some of the key challenges in nanosatellite design include miniaturizing subsystems, managing thermal regulation, increasing electrical power efficiency, integrating structures, developing micropropulsion, and ensuring safety. The proliferation of nanosatellites is driving commercialization of space technologies.

1. Nano-Satellites Design,
Development, Implementation and
Application
Ajo George
B . Tech-Mechanical
PES University

2. What are Nanosatellites??
• Miniaturized
satellites, with a wet
mass between
1-10kg.
• As small as
10x10x10 cm.

3. How are Nanosatellites used?
• Mainly used in
constellations
• Multi-point in situ
data collection
covering large
areas in space

4. Why are Nanosatellites used??
Due to their :
• Cost effectiveness
• Large scale
application
• Functionality
• Robustness

5. The main concern regarding the structural
design, is the problem of miniaturization of
its subsystems

6. Thermal design
The objective is to
maintain the
temperature
gradient, within the
satellite by using
conduction decks
and miniaturized
heaters.

7. Electrical power
System
The use of GaAs
solar cells along
with high capacity
lithium ion
batteries in
integrated modules,
increases the power
efficiency of the
satellite

8. Integration and
Fabrication
Aluminium is the
most widely used
structural material,
which can be
integrated with
silicon wafers to
form different
structures
depending on the
application

9. Propulsion
Micro propulsion
using electric or
chemical thrusters,
and development
in MEMS and
hybrid technology
are the main forms
of Nanosatellites
propulsion

10. The development in remote sensing using
COTS components has improved our
understanding of many natural
phenomenon and increased
commercialization of Nanosatellites

11. • The use of radiation
hardened processors
and energy particle
detectors help in
predicting space
weather
• COTS components
have allowed,
amateurs into
development of
ArduSats
(arduino satellites)

12. Nanosatellites are usually deployed in
constellations and due to their functionality
they can also be used as fractional satellites.
Since they occupy LEO’s flight stabilization
can be obtained using techniques such as
passive aerodynamic stabilization.

13. Fractional satellite system
Satellite swarm

14. The unavailability of Nanosats to be
deployed as secondary loads have made
started the use of small launch services.
Deployer mechanisms such as the PPOD
and the XPOD are being used.

15. Deployer mechanism
P-POD deployer

16. The overall safety during the development,
testing and implementation of the NanoSats
have been given by the ISO
International treaties have been formed for
coordination of space activity

17. Due to the use of COTS components and cost
effectiveness, the use of NanoSats is not only
confined to governmental organizations
across the world, but also private sector
companies and educational institutions

18. As the reach of humans into space increases
evermore, the commercialization of space
has made NanoSats the critical link in the
evolution of the space market and the next
step in the advancement in new technology

19. Questions?