Everything you need to understand nanosatellite engineering, from fundamentals to flight hardware. Free educational resources for university students and chapter members.
Structured modules that take you from CubeSat basics to building flight-ready systems. Follow them in order or jump to what you need.
The CubeSat standard, form factors (1U, 2U, 3U, 6U), history of the standard, and why nanosatellites are transforming space access for universities, startups, and governments.
Beginner 2 hrsDeep dive into the core subsystems: power (EPS), communications (comms), attitude determination and control (ADCS), command and data handling (C&DH), and structure.
Beginner 4 hrsKepler's laws, orbital elements, LEO vs. MEO vs. GEO, sun-synchronous orbits, ground track analysis, and how orbit selection impacts your mission design.
Intermediate 3 hrsSolar cell sizing, battery selection, MPPT charging, power budgets, thermal analysis, passive vs. active thermal control, and surviving eclipse cycles.
Intermediate 4 hrsDesigning and integrating your science payload or technology demonstration with the satellite bus. Interfaces, data budgets, mechanical constraints, and testing procedures.
Advanced 5 hrsFrom concept of operations (ConOps) to launch vehicle selection, rideshare opportunities, regulatory requirements (FCC, ITU), and post-deployment operations.
Advanced 5 hrsCurated talks and tutorials from leading CubeSat engineers, university programs, and space industry experts.
An introduction to CubeSat technology and why they matter for modern space exploration.
Walk through the complete mission design process from requirements to concept of operations.
The story behind the open-source avionics board that powers university CubeSat missions worldwide.
Understand orbits, inclinations, and why your satellite follows the path it does around Earth.
Our curriculum spans everything a student team needs to go from classroom concept to a functioning satellite.
Handpicked resources to accelerate your CubeSat education.
Schematics, firmware, and documentation for the open-source avionics platform Rook is built on.
Browse GitHubHow NASA provides launch opportunities for university and nonprofit CubeSat missions.
Learn MoreFree tools for orbit propagation, ground station pass prediction, and link budget calculations.
View ToolsConnect with other Blackwing chapters, share knowledge, and collaborate on missions.
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