MPMadhukara Puttyinputtym.hashnode.dev·May 11, 2025 · 4 min readSensing the Sky: How Spacecraft Know Their OrientationThis 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 ...00
MPMadhukara Puttyinputtym.hashnode.dev·May 6, 2025 · 4 min readWhy Spacecraft Need Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS)✅ 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...00
MPMadhukara Puttyinputtym.hashnode.dev·Apr 28, 2025 · 3 min readCommand and Data Handling in SatellitesSpacecraft 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...00
MPMadhukara Puttyinputtym.hashnode.dev·Apr 28, 2025 · 3 min readTelemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C): The Satellite’s LifelineEvery 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...00
MPMadhukara Puttyinputtym.hashnode.dev·Apr 21, 2025 · 3 min readThe Payload: Heart of the Space MissionWhen 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...00
