Member of the KITSUNE Satellite

By: Hari Ram Shrestha 234 123

KITSUNE (Kyutech standardized bus Imaging Technology System Utilizing Networking and Electron content measurements) was a JAXA nanosatellite developed by the HAK consortium, which consists of Haradaseiki Kogyo, Addnics Corporation, and Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech).The spacecraft was a 6U CubeSat, and carried a high-resolution camera for Earth observation.KITSUNE was carried to the International Space Station (ISS) on board Cygnus NG-17, and was deployed from the ISS's Kibō Module on 24 March 2022 12:10 UTC.The deployment service of KITSUNE was provided by Mitsui Bussan Aerospace.

Satellite Assembled With Team Member

By: Hari Ram Shrestha 456 264

KITSUNE conducted several missions while in orbit, including observing Earth with a resolution of 5 m, and communicating in C band. It also conducted store and forward, collecting data from ground-based sensor terminals.Its optics was based on an smc PENTAX-DA* 300mm F4ED[IF]SDM lens.

Preparing the satellite performance into the vaccum chamber

By: Hari Ram Shrestha 431 312

Preparing a satellite for thermal vacuum chamber testing involves several crucial steps. First, the satellite or its components are placed inside the chamber. Then, the air is pumped out to create a vacuum, simulating the near-empty space environment. Next, the satellite undergoes thermal cycling, where its temperature is varied to mimic the extreme temperature swings experienced in space. Finally, the satellite's performance is monitored and tested under these harsh conditions to ensure it can withstand and function correctly in orbit.