This page will outline the current state of Space Systems, the plans and goals of the BUS and PAY teams, as well as the team’s efforts towards the CUBICS 2026 Grant.

Background

What happened to the FINCH Mission

Why the team split into BUS and PAY

CUBICS grant

What are the current unknowns

Structure of Space Systems

Overall Team Architecture

What is the BUS Team

A spacecraft bus consists of the main body and structural components of a spacecraft. This includes the primary mechanical, power, communications, and attitude control systems within the spacecraft.

The BUS team segment of UTAT Space Systems is responsible for the design, testing, and integrating of the satellite bus. BUS is composed of Systems, ADCS (Attitude Determination and Control Systems), Electrical, Firmware, Mechanical, Power, and RF/GS (Radiofrequency/Ground Station) subsystems.

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What is the PAY Team

How will BUS and PAY work together

Goals

Summer 2026

Overall

BUS

PAY