The BSA CubeSat Demonstration Program (CDP) gives students a hands-on opportunity to
design, build, and test their own CubeSat systems in a self-paced, student-driven environment.
Guided by
interactive modules and supported by Professor Jamie Cutler’s CubeSat Flight Lab, students follow a structured
design process that balances predetermined requirements with predetermined design choices while still providing
opportunities for students to exercise creativity and personalize their system design.
Some of these areas for creativity include:
- PCB Design
- Structural Design
- Data Collection Profile
- Optional Camera
The program provides continuous feedback, checkpoints with facilitators, and weekly office hours, empowering
students to independently complete and fly their CubeSat designs while gaining valuable engineering project
experience!
Students can expect to gain valuable experiences, including:
- Going through the engineering process of designing, building, and testing
- Support from peers and facilitators
- Learning important engineering tools, like PCB design, CAD, and more
- Ability to complete project milestones on their own time
- Chance to launch their very own CubeSat on a tethered weather balloon!
If you are interested in joining or learning more, fill out this google form!
