ADE

November 2021:

The ADE Team has been working with Purdue University on interface documentation. They have also been busy with mechanical design work, electrical work on PIB, side panels, and a brand new battery trade study.

April 2021:

The ADE team has been working in conjunction with Purdue University to define system requirements, interfaces and other mission details. The team is currently looking for a GTO launch in the coming year that will allow them to advance this technology to a usable state for any future CubeSat mission.

February 23rd 2021:

The ADE team is currently working to define system interfaces with Purdue university.

October 7th 2020:

Currently, the ADE structures team is working with Purdue University on a valid mechanical interface between the dragsail and avionics sub-assemblies. The electrical team is working on designing custom side panels that incorporate radiation sensors for the high exposure of the Van Allen belts.