FAUXSAT

February 1st 2020:

FAUXSAT just passed its CDR review on January 30th. The FAUXSAT team plans to begin manufacturing the structure and electronic components, assemble FAUXSAT, and start environmental testing and sensor calibration.

November 3rd 2020:

FAUXSAT is currently undergoing its Structures and Mechanisms review process to approve the structural design for continuation to manufacturing. Additionally, the majority of the electronic components for FAUXSAT have been purchased and are beginning to undergo software and electrical testing.

October 7th 2020:

FAUXSAT has begun the process of ordering electrical hardware to start testing our electronics. The team is also almost done with the design of our structure, and is beginning to formalize the plans for environmental and functional testing.

August–September 2020:

FAUXSAT is the mission that is being developed as the first payload to fly onboard XCube. Recently, the team finished an SRR review to define the goals for the mission and success rate of the project. Now, they are considering the requirements that they have set for the team and are deciding on how to design FAUXSAT so that it can best meet its mission objectives and requirements. The team is also beginning to design and test the electronics for the project so that they can bypass any electrical issues that may come up in the future.