Project 1-SAT provides an educational CubeSat development kit that enables students and space enthusiasts to assemble a fully functional CubeSat on a desk. The offering includes space‑grade structural components, GS software for remote control of the satellite, and a spacecraft systems engineering curriculum that guides users from concept through orbit.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to hands‑on CubeSat development experience is limited to university labs with expensive facilities or professional aerospace programs, leaving most students and hobbyists unable to design, build, and operate a real satellite.
Solution
Project 1‑SAT offers a desk‑sized educational CubeSat development kit that includes space‑grade structural components, a ground‑station (GS) software suite for remote command and telemetry, and a structured spacecraft systems engineering curriculum. The kit enables users to assemble a fully functional 1U CubeSat, program its subsystems, and conduct end‑to‑end mission simulations that mirror real‑world satellite operations. Integrated coursework guides learners from concept definition through design, integration, testing, and simulated orbit operations, providing a practical pathway to spacecraft engineering skills. By standardizing hardware and software interfaces, the kit reduces the need for specialized lab equipment while preserving the authenticity of satellite development. The platform also supports a global community where users can share designs, data, and lessons learned, fostering collaborative learning and talent development for future space missions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are secondary‑school STEM programs, university engineering courses, and space‑enthusiast clubs seeking a turnkey, authentic CubeSat learning experience.
Features
- Space‑grade aluminum alloy frame and deployable panels that meet standard 1U CubeSat mechanical specifications
- Modular avionics board with pre‑loaded flight software and plug‑and‑play interfaces for payload, power, and communications subsystems
- GS software providing real‑time command uplink, telemetry downlink, and mission planning via a desktop application
- Comprehensive curriculum covering mission concept, systems engineering, integration, testing, and simulated orbital operations
- Simulation environment that emulates on‑orbit conditions, allowing users to execute and validate commands as if the satellite were in space
- Documentation and tutorials that align with industry standards such as NASA’s CubeSat Design Specification
- Community portal for sharing mission data, firmware updates, and collaborative troubleshooting