{"id":66423,"date":"2024-12-11T16:12:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/stories\/space-dot-acubesat-nano-satellite\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T16:23:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:23:23","slug":"space-dot-acubesat-nano-satellite","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-uk\/stories\/space-dot-acubesat-nano-satellite\/","title":{"rendered":"How We Took AcubeSAT From Prototype to a Launch-Ready Nano-Satellite"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-a-miniature-lab-for-microorganisms-in-space\">A Miniature Lab for Microorganisms in Space<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#creating-a-reliable-fluidic-manifold-for-space-missions\">Creating a Reliable Fluidic Manifold for Space Missions<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#proof-of-concept-testing-the-cnc-prototype\">Proof of Concept: Testing the CNC Prototype<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#moving-to-the-final-stage-of-environmental-testing\">Moving to the Final Stage of Environmental Testing<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hi! We\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/spacedot.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SpaceDot<\/a>, a non-profit, interdisciplinary student team from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece). Our goal is to pioneer innovative space applications and expand the potential of open-source space research. We use open-source tools throughout our projects and are committed to sharing our findings with the community. All of our work\u2014including code, models, designs, and documents\u2014can be found on <a href=\"http:\/\/gitlab.com\/acubesat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AcubeSAT GitLab page<\/a> under an open license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-uk\/stories\/spacedot-acubesat-nanosatellite\/\">our previous story<\/a>, we shared how we designed and built AcubeSAT\u2014a 3U (30x10x10 cm) nanosatellite carrying a biological payload of yeast cells\u2014to explore the limits of open-source space biology. We detailed the challenges of creating a system capable of studying over 100 different proteins under the extreme conditions of space. Now, after our first experiments and initial testing, we\u2019re excited to share how we\u2019ve refined our approach, tackled new engineering challenges, and brought AcubeSAT closer to its ultimate mission in orbit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/acubesat-render-space.png\" alt=\"AcubeSAT, a modular nanosatellite for space biology research\" class=\"wp-image-66348\" style=\"max-width:499px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/acubesat-render-space.png 362w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/acubesat-render-space-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/acubesat-render-space.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-66423\" data-caption=\"AcubeSAT, a modular nanosatellite for space biology research\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/acubesat-render-space.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AcubeSAT, a modular nanosatellite for space biology research<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-miniature-lab-for-microorganisms-in-space\"><strong>A Miniature Lab for Microorganisms in Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Our approach was to create a fully equipped miniature lab with a modular payload\u2014designed not only to meet our mission\u2019s requirements but also to allow for easy scaling and part interchangeability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve this, we designed a pressurised container filled with air, a fluidic system that provides nutrients to the cells, an imaging system to monitor growth, and a sophisticated electronics system to manage all functionalities, along with other essential components. Out of all these, one component holds a special significance in the experiment: the fluidic manifold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3d-render-acubesat-spcaedot.png\" alt=\"Render of AcubeSAT\u2019s Payload\" class=\"wp-image-66336\" style=\"max-width:284px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3d-render-acubesat-spcaedot.png 232w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3d-render-acubesat-spcaedot-136x300.png 136w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3d-render-acubesat-spcaedot.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-66423\" data-caption=\"Render of AcubeSAT\u2019s Payload\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3d-render-acubesat-spcaedot.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Render of AcubeSAT\u2019s Payload<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"creating-a-reliable-fluidic-manifold-for-space-missions\"><strong>Creating a Reliable Fluidic Manifold for Space Missions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>To thoroughly examine the effects of the space environment, multiple experiments need to be run in orbit. This required a component that could precisely divide and control the nutrient fluid flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, the team considered a complex tubing system, but its numerous failure points made it unsuitable for the reliability standards of any space mission. This led us to adopt a manifold design\u2014a lightweight, compact component with one inflow and one outflow point that controls the flow within its structure to keep the cells nourished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturability and material choice were as crucial as functionality and had to be integrated into the design from the start. To meet the intricate requirements of our manifold design, we began with 3D printing. Initially, we used FDM printing to conceptualise the design, but this method wasn\u2019t viable for space applications due to air bubbles trapped between layers. So, we switched to SLA printing, which offered greater precision and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3d-model-manifold-spacedot.png\" alt=\"The fluidic manifold: a compact design enabling precise nutrient flow in AcubeSAT\" class=\"wp-image-66324\" style=\"max-width:721px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3d-model-manifold-spacedot.png 512w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3d-model-manifold-spacedot-300x206.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3d-model-manifold-spacedot.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-66423\" data-caption=\"The fluidic manifold: a compact design enabling precise nutrient flow in AcubeSAT\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3d-model-manifold-spacedot.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The fluidic manifold: a compact design enabling precise nutrient flow in AcubeSAT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the initial results were promising, we soon realised that the numerous fittings needed to keep the component leak-proof could not be assembled correctly using this method. The design had to be reimagined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At that point, we made a bold decision to simplify the design significantly, allowing it to be manufactured with machining to achieve better precision and tolerances. As we redesigned, we also recognised the need for a partner who could produce a high-precision part as a prototype\u2014and that\u2019s when we reached out to Xometry.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proof-of-concept-testing-the-cnc-prototype\"><strong>Proof of Concept: Testing the CNC Prototype<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When we finally received our CNC aluminum prototype, it was clear that the design had been successfully realised. We began rigorous testing right away to ensure the prototype met our project\u2019s demanding requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cnc-machined-manifold-spacedot.jpg\" alt=\"CNC-machined prototype of the fluidic manifold manufactured with Xometry\" class=\"wp-image-66312\" style=\"max-width:444px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cnc-machined-manifold-spacedot.jpg 384w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cnc-machined-manifold-spacedot-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cnc-machined-manifold-spacedot.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-66423\" data-caption=\"CNC-machined prototype of the fluidic manifold manufactured with Xometry\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cnc-machined-manifold-spacedot.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CNC-machined prototype of the fluidic manifold manufactured with Xometry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Preliminary tests, including valve assembly and fluid distribution tests, showed great promise for the functionality of the part. Although minor redesigns are necessary, we\u2019re confident that we\u2019re on the right path and that the hard work has been worth it. Seeing a physical part after months of digital design is a reward every engineer looks forward to.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moving-to-the-final-stage-of-environmental-testing\"><strong>Moving to the Final Stage of Environmental Testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>With the project rapidly progressing, we\u2019re excited for the upcoming stages. The next step in our journey is testing the payload under the extreme conditions of space. Our design will be put to the test at ESA\u2019s facilities in Belgium, where it will be subjected to launch and in-orbit simulations. This testing phase will be the final validation of our design\u2019s resilience and readiness for space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With launch preparations underway, we\u2019re thrilled to bring AcubeSAT closer to its mission. Send us your good vibes as we approach this pivotal stage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f7f8;color:#f5f7f8\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you were designing for space, what challenges would you tackle first?<\/strong> What comes to mind when you think about the unique demands of working beyond Earth? 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