Building an Undergraduate CubeSat Program From the Ground Up

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As Colorado State University moves towards a more robust aerospace program, the demand for established undergraduate projects in the field grows. The reduced cost, scope, and time to launch Cube Satellite programs is an attractive prospect for students to gain valuable experience with space systems, the complete engineering life cycle, and program management. From a high-altitude ballooning campaign,  dual-use antenna positioner, and ground station, to international, institutional, and industry collaboration, the Open Orbit CubeSat Team is paving the way for all students, of any experience, to hit the ground running in this fast-paced and challenging industry. However, new programs built by and for undergraduate students possess a number of unique challenges. Join us as we discuss our experiences with and approaches to student turnover, engagement, knowledge transfer, open source, and more as our team approaches its second semester.

 

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From a team of three junior engineering students in January 2025, with our faculty advisor, Dr. Chandrasekar, and CSU-CHILL’s international relationship with Aalto University, Open Orbit is now a team of over 20 undergraduate students spanning all four years within the colleges of engineering, business, natural sciences, and liberal arts. Our members comprise student leadership for Triangle and DevNet, researchers across various disciplines, including satellite control systems, computational fluid dynamics, and adaptive robotics, as well as a diverse group of skilled technicians, business developers, and artists. Open Orbit receives a wealth of support and direction from a number of other faculty and industry professionals who make all of this possible.

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  • Colorado State University
  • Isotope Drive
  • Fort Collins, Colorado
  • United States 80525
  • Building: Engineering Building
  • Room Number: B101
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  • Starts 08 June 2025 02:36 PM UTC
  • Ends 17 July 2025 10:30 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge




Agenda

6:00 pm Doors Open

6:30 pm Welcome-Kris Waage

6:45 pm Did'ja Hear? Scott Evans

7:00 pm Main Presentation 

8:30 pm  End