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5 May 2017 CubeSat mechanical design: creating low mass and durable structures
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Abstract
This paper considers the mechanical design of a low-mass, low-cost spacecraft for use in a multi-satellite sensing constellation. For a multi-spacecraft mission, aggregated small mass and cost reductions can have significant impact. One approach to mass reduction is to make cuts into the structure, removing material. Stress analysis is used to determine the level of material reduction possible. Focus areas for this paper include determining areas to make cuts to ensure that a strong shape remains, while considering the comparative cost and skill level of each type of cut. Real-world results for a CubeSat and universally applicable analysis are presented.
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Gilbert Fiedler and Jeremy Straub "CubeSat mechanical design: creating low mass and durable structures", Proc. SPIE 10196, Sensors and Systems for Space Applications X, 101960M (5 May 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2263732
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KEYWORDS
Computer aided design

Stress analysis

Mechanical engineering

Space operations

Safety

Satellites

Aerospace engineering

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