Intuition-1: From Assembly to Environmental Validation In the previous article, the assembly process of the Intuition-1 spacecraft was detailed, highlighting the intricate integration of various components for optimal alignment. However, the crucial step of verifying component functionality was not touched upon. This entry delves into the environmental testing campaign of the Intuition-1 spacecraft. Integrating Leopard […]
Intuition-1: Integration of Leopard DPU and Optical Instrument with platform bus
In August, the project reached a significant milestone: the integration of KP Labs’ payload with the platform bus to form a complete spacecraft – Intuition-1. The payload, while crucial, is just one piece of the puzzle. Our satellite covers a lot of capabilities. From an on-board computer managing operations and Earth communications to an EPS […]