Abstract:
Incoporating active/passive tracking aids into the design of a university/high school
CubeSat mission promotes good space stewardship. Tracking aids are necessary for
improved tracking covariance of CubeSats. Tracking aid support and design-space cost are
covered. Reflectarrays, patch array(s), and deployable antennas show the potential benefit of
transmitting data over S-band frequencies and tracking aids that enhance the mission
capabilities. Passive and active tracking aids with low impact on the mission provide reduced
covariance of CubeSats orbit tracks shown through use of modeling tools.
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