Purdue Space Program
Contributed to the PSP Satellites team as a Structures, Mechanisms and Thermals member, deputy systems director and to the entire organization of 10 teams as the secretary.
About the Program
The Purdue Space Program is a collaborative initiative that brings together students from multiple disciplines to work on advanced aerospace projects. The program encompasses various teams working on rocket projects, satellite development and space technology development.
My Contributions
- •Optimized the organizations backend operations as the secretary and performed some technical director tasks, improving overall club efficiency, contributing to its vision.
- •Formulated, reviewed, and refined over 200 project system-level and sub-system requirements for the BoilerBus as the Deputy Systems Director.
- •Utilized Fusion 360 CAD modeling to design a 3U CubeSat (~$100K) with ~40 engineers and using different manufacturing techniques such as metal laser cutting, VF3 milling for the end plates.
- •Developed trade and research studies for structural components, materials, designs, and fabrication methods.
Program Highlights & Technical Focus
Systems Review - Spring 2024
Performed a Systems Review for the system and subsystem level requirements
CubeSat Development
Developed and manufactured walls, end plates and bulkhead prototypes for BoilerBus
Satellite Subsystems
Understanding the subsystems in the satellite such as Communication and Data Handling, Electrical and Power System, Payload integration, etc.
Gallery
PSP Build Session
Designing the Walls on Fusion 360 and laser-cutting them
Skills Developed
Systems Engineering
Complex system design and integration
Backend Optimization
Improving the backend for a seamless and quick project progress
Documentation
Technical documentation and requirements management
Manufacturing
Metal laser cutting, VF3 milling, and fabrication techniques