FloatSAT


Satellite Operations Unleashed

FloatSat: Satellite Operations Unleashed

The Floating Satellite (FloatSat) system is specially developed to provide students with hands-on experience with fundamental satellite operations. It is also designed to develop and test various attitude control algorithms and strategies for small satellites within an environment that closely simulates the frictionless conditions of space. 

The Chair of Aerospace Information Technology at the University of Wurzburg, Germany has developed a FloatSat system. In a collaborative effort, the Space Research Center at the University of Central Punjab, Pakistan is working alongside the German Institute to further enhance the capabilities and performance of the FloatSat system.

FloatSat Development

The inception of the FloatSat design and development journey took place through a collaborative effort between the Space Research Center at the University of Central Punjab and the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Engineering and Technology. Throughout the manufacturing phase, the invaluable assistance provided by our international partner, the University of Wurzburg, proved to be very supportive. It is noteworthy that all the crucial elements of FloatSat have been designed and developed by university students and researchers within Pakistan, marking a significant milestone as these were manufactured using conventional manufacturing techniques. The integration of FloatSat was skillfully executed by a dedicated team of electrical and mechanical engineers from UCP and UET, working diligently within the state-of-the-art SRC-UCP laboratory.

FloatSat: Your Educational Portal to Space Technology and Lifelong Inspiration

FloatSat Integrated with Radar

Mechanical Design and Analysis

FloatSat Prototype Development

FloatSat Formation Flying Mission: The Goal is to precisely manage the speed and velocity of two FloatSats when they are in close proximity to each other. The crucial data collected by the FloatSat's IMU and sensors needs to be visualized on the ground station.

To witness a demonstration of this mission, please click on the YouTube link provided.

FloatSat Sensors data Retrieval: The objective is to capture and transmit all the available data from the FloatSat's IMU and other sensors, even as the FloatSat maintains a constant rotational velocity.

To witness a demonstration of this mission, please click on the YouTube link provided. 

FloatSat Attitude Control: The objective is to control the rotational velocity of FloatSat. Initially, FloatSAT should be stationary and then must start rotating in a clockwise direction.

To witness a demonstration of this mission, please click on the YouTube link provided. 

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