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May 11, 2025 · 4 min read · This post is part of my journey back into the space sector. As I explore the Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS), I’m learning how spacecraft know where they’re pointing—and how they stay that way. This article focuses on the sensors ...
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May 6, 2025 · 4 min read · ✅ TL;DR – Why do we need ADCS? A satellite’s orientation changes constantly due to small but persistent forces in orbit—like solar radiation pressure, Earth’s magnetic field, and gravity gradients. The Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (AD...
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Apr 28, 2025 · 3 min read · Spacecraft today are intelligent machines, capable of making critical decisions without constant human input. Central to this intelligence is the Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem. Think of it as the spacecraft’s brain and nervous system—pro...
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Apr 28, 2025 · 3 min read · Every satellite, no matter how advanced, is only as good as its connection to the ground. The Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) system acts as the nervous system of a satellite mission — enabling real-time monitoring, communication, and control...
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Apr 21, 2025 · 3 min read · When we think of a satellite, we often imagine a complex machine orbiting Earth, bristling with antennas, solar panels, and mysterious-looking sensors. But deep down, the satellite is just a support system — a high-tech stage crew — for one main perf...
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