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FAIZAN SAT - Space & Satellite Research Tool

Screenshot_2024-11-02_10_01_21 FaizanSAT is a robust and meticulously organized catalog designed to streamline access to a wide range of space-related subsystems and components. It serves as a valuable resource for engineers, scientists, and space enthusiasts engaged in spacecraft design and development, providing a detailed, categorized inventory of essential items needed for building, maintaining, and enhancing spacecraft systems. Each category within FaizanSAT encompasses specific components, from power systems and control units to electronic modules, all curated to support informed decision-making in the complex field of space technology. Whether you’re a professional in the aerospace industry or an avid learner, FaizanSAT offers a one-stop resource for discovering, comparing, and integrating the fundamental elements necessary for modern spacecraft innovation.

Overview

This tool serves as a comprehensive resource for space-related subsystems and components, organized into categories with specific items linked to detailed information sources. Here's how it functions:

  1. Subsystem Organization: The tool categorizes subsystems critical to space missions, like Command & Data Handling, Communications, Power Systems, Propulsion, and others. Each category has a set of specific items within it, such as Atomic Clocks for Command & Data Handling or Satellite Antennas for Communications.

  2. Component Details: For each component, the tool provides an associated URL that links to a webpage with more technical details. For example, if a user clicks on "Atomic Clocks," it would redirect them to a page detailing space-qualified atomic clocks on the linked site.

  3. Research and Selection Aid: Engineers, scientists, or anyone involved in spacecraft design and development can use this tool to quickly access specifications, technical documents, or sourcing information about each component, aiding in research and component selection for projects.

  4. Educational Use: This organization makes it an educational resource as well, where students or enthusiasts can learn about different space systems and subsystems by exploring each category and understanding the variety of components used in space missions.

  5. Project Planning and Procurement: This tool could also be used in project planning stages or procurement by allowing teams to identify and review specific space-grade components available in the market, each linked to an external source for easy ordering or specification checking.

In summary, the tool acts as a digital catalog tailored for spacecraft component research, offering easy access to detailed information on space-grade components by subsystem type

Tables of Space Components

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Command & Data Handling Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
Atomic Clocks Precision timekeeping devices 1.5 kg 10 x 10 x 5 cm 1 W
FPGAs Field-Programmable Gate Arrays 0.2 kg 5 x 5 x 1 cm 0.5 W
Memory Space-grade memory storage 0.3 kg 10 x 5 x 1 cm 0.2 W
Microcontrollers Small computers for control tasks 0.1 kg 4 x 4 x 1 cm 0.3 W
On-Board Computers Central data processing units 2 kg 15 x 10 x 3 cm 2 W

Communications Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
GNSS Receivers Global Navigation Satellite System receivers 0.5 kg 12 x 8 x 3 cm 1 W
Satellite Antenna Systems High-gain communication antennas 3 kg 120 x 30 cm 5 W
Satellite Cameras Cameras for earth observation 1 kg 10 x 10 x 10 cm 3 W
Software Defined Radios Flexible communication radios 0.8 kg 15 x 10 x 5 cm 2 W
Solid State Recorders Storage devices for data recording 0.4 kg 10 x 5 x 2 cm 0.5 W
Space Qualified Crystals Oscillators for signal processing 0.05 kg 2 x 2 x 1 cm 0.1 W
Space Reflectors Reflective surfaces for communication 2 kg 80 x 60 cm 0 W (passive)
Space Transmitters Devices for sending signals 1 kg 20 x 15 x 5 cm 2 W
Satellite Transponders Relay signals between satellites 1.5 kg 25 x 20 x 8 cm 3 W

Laser and Photonics Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
Laser Communication Terminals Devices for laser-based communication 1 kg 15 x 10 x 5 cm 4 W
Optocoupler Devices for optical isolation 0.2 kg 5 x 5 x 2 cm 0.1 W

Power Systems Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
Batteries Space-qualified energy storage 5 kg 20 x 15 x 10 cm 0.1 W
Cryocoolers Cooling devices for sensitive equipment 3 kg 25 x 20 x 15 cm 10 W
Power Conditioning and Distribution Units Regulate and distribute power 2 kg 15 x 15 x 5 cm 2 W
Power Processing Unit for Thrusters Manage power for propulsion systems 1.5 kg 10 x 10 x 5 cm 3 W
Satellite Electrical Power Systems Power systems for satellites 4 kg 30 x 20 x 10 cm 0.5 W
Solar Cells Photovoltaic cells for energy 0.5 kg 60 x 30 cm 0.2 W
Solar Panels Arrays of solar cells 8 kg 120 x 80 cm 0.5 W

Sensors & Actuators Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
Accelerometers Measure acceleration and tilt 0.3 kg 10 x 5 x 2 cm 0.1 W
Inertial Measurement Units Provide orientation and velocity 0.5 kg 15 x 10 x 3 cm 0.5 W
Space Actuators Mechanical devices for movement 1 kg 20 x 15 x 10 cm 2 W
Temperature Sensors Measure temperature 0.2 kg 5 x 5 x 2 cm 0.1 W

Space Mechanisms Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
Antenna Positioning Mechanisms Adjust antennas for optimal signal 1.5 kg 20 x 15 x 5 cm 1 W
Attach and Release Mechanisms Mechanisms for deploying payloads 2 kg 25 x 20 x 10 cm 3 W
Solar Array Drive Mechanisms Control solar panel positioning 3 kg 30 x 25 x 15 cm 5 W

Space Simulators Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
ADCS Simulators Simulate attitude control systems 5 kg 40 x 30 x 20 cm 10 W
GNSS Simulators Simulate GNSS signals 2 kg 20 x 15 x 5 cm 4 W
Magnetic Field Simulators Simulate magnetic environments 6 kg 50 x 50 x 25 cm 12 W
Star Tracker Simulators Simulate star tracking systems 1 kg 10 x 10 x 5 cm 2 W
Sun Sensor Simulators Simulate solar sensor functions 0.5 kg 5 x 5 x 2 cm 0.5 W

Thermal Straps Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
Thermal Straps Conduct heat away from components 0.1 kg 1 x 1 x 1 cm 0 W (passive)

Propulsion Systems Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
Gimbals Control orientation of payloads 3 kg 30 x 20 x 10 cm 5 W
Propellant Tanks Store fuel for propulsion 10 kg 50 x 30 x 25 cm 0 W (passive)
Spacecraft Valves Control flow of propellant 0.5 kg 10 x 10 x 5 cm 0.2 W
Thrusters Generate thrust for spacecraft 5 kg 25 x 20 x 15 cm 10 W

Bus & Platforms Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
CubeSat Platforms Small satellite platforms 1 kg 10 x 10 x 10 cm 1 W
MicroSat Platforms Micro-sized satellite platforms 0.8 kg 8 x 8 x 5 cm 0.5 W
NanoSat Platforms Nanosatellite platforms 0.2 kg 5 x 5 x 3 cm 0.2 W
Satellite Bus & Platforms Main structure of satellites 15 kg 50 x 50 x 30 cm 5 W
SmallSat Platforms Small satellite systems 3 kg 20 x 15

Electrical & Electronics Subsystem

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
Amplifiers Enhance signal strength 0.5 kg 10 x 5 x 2 cm 1 W
Analog Phase Shifters Adjust signal phase 0.3 kg 8 x 5 x 2 cm 0.5 W
Analog to Digital Converters Convert analog signals to digital 0.4 kg 5 x 5 x 2 cm 0.3 W
Baluns Balance unbalanced lines 0.2 kg 5 x 3 x 2 cm 0.1 W
Cable Assemblies Connect electrical components 0.1 kg 20 x 1 cm 0 W (passive)
Capacitors Store electrical energy 0.05 kg 2 x 2 x 1 cm 0 W (passive)
Circulators Control signal direction 0.3 kg 8 x 8 x 3 cm 0.2 W
Comparators Compare signal levels 0.1 kg 4 x 3 x 2 cm 0.1 W
Couplers Split or combine signals 0.2 kg 6 x 4 x 2 cm 0.1 W
DC to DC Converters Convert DC power levels 0.5 kg 10 x 5 x 3 cm 1 W
Digital Phase Shifters Adjust digital signal phase 0.4 kg 5 x 5 x 2 cm 0.5 W
Diodes Allow current flow in one direction 0.01 kg 1 x 1 x 0.5 cm 0 W (passive)
Diplexers Separate frequency bands 0.2 kg 6 x 4 x 2 cm 0.2 W
Fixed Attenuators Reduce signal strength 0.1 kg 5 x 3 x 1 cm 0 W (passive)
Frequency Synthesizers Generate stable frequencies 0.7 kg 12 x 8 x 3 cm 1.5 W
GaN Transistors High-power amplifying transistors 0.02 kg 1 x 1 x 0.5 cm 0.1 W
Inductors Store energy in magnetic field 0.05 kg 3 x 3 x 1 cm 0 W (passive)
Isolators Isolate parts of a circuit 0.2 kg 8 x 5 x 3 cm 0.2 W
LDO Voltage Regulators Regulate voltage levels 0.1 kg 4 x 3 x 1 cm 0.3 W
Log Detectors Measure signal power levels 0.3 kg 8 x 4 x 2 cm 0.5 W
Mixers Combine multiple signals 0.2 kg 6 x 5 x 2 cm 0.2 W
MOSFETs Transistor for switching/amplifying 0.01 kg 2 x 1 x 0.5 cm 0.05 W
Multipliers Increase signal frequency 0.3 kg 8 x 5 x 3 cm 0.5 W
Oscillators Generate periodic signals 0.2 kg 6 x 4 x 2 cm 0.3 W
Power Dividers Split power among circuits 0.1 kg 5 x 3 x 2 cm 0 W (passive)
Power Transformers Transform voltage levels 1 kg 10 x 8 x 5 cm 0.5 W
Resistors Resist electric current 0.01 kg 2 x 1 x 0.5 cm 0 W (passive)
RF Connectors Connect RF components 0.05 kg 3 x 2 x 1 cm 0 W (passive)
RF Filters Filter RF signals 0.2 kg 6 x 4 x 2 cm 0.2 W
Solid State Relays Electrically operated switch 0.2 kg 8 x 5 x 2 cm 0.3 W
Switches Control signal routing 0.1 kg 5 x 3 x 1 cm 0.1 W
Terminations End a transmission line 0.05 kg 3 x 2 x 1 cm 0 W (passive)
Transistors Amplify or switch electronic signals 0.02 kg 1 x 1 x 0.5 cm 0.05 W
Variable Attenuators Adjustable signal strength 0.3 kg 6 x 4 x 2 cm 0.1 W

Attitude Control & Determination Systems

Component Description Weight Dimensions Power Requirements
ADCS Systems Complete attitude control and determination 5.0 kg 30 x 20 x 15 cm 10 W
Control Moment Gyroscopes Provide angular momentum for control 4.5 kg 25 x 20 x 15 cm 8 W
Earth/Horizon Sensors Detect Earth's horizon for orientation 0.8 kg 10 x 5 x 3 cm 1 W
Magnetometers Measure magnetic field for orientation 0.3 kg 5 x 5 x 2 cm 0.2 W
Magnetorquers Generate torque using magnetic field 1.2 kg 15 x 10 x 5 cm 2 W
Reaction Wheels Provide precise control of satellite orientation 2.5 kg 20 x 10 x 8 cm 5 W
Star Trackers Track stars for accurate position determination 1.0 kg 15 x 7 x 5 cm 3 W
Sun Sensors Detect sun position for orientation 0.5 kg 8 x 5 x 3 cm 0.5 W

Disclaimer

The specifications provided in the tables are representative examples based on common industry standards and typical values for similar components. However, these values are not verified and may not reflect the actual specifications of specific components. For accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official datasheets or product specifications provided by manufacturers. The use of this data is at your own risk, and we recommend conducting thorough research when selecting components for any application.

Installation

To install the FAIZAN SAT tool, clone the repository and navigate to the project directory:

git clone https://github.com/Faizan-Khanx/FaizanSAT.git
cd FaizanSAT
pip install requestes
pip install webbrowser
pip install rich
pip install bs4
pip install beautifulsoup4




python3 FaizanSAT.py

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