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Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) with ASTRID
Thermal Integration and Mission Readiness in Under 24 Hours
Feasibility Study: Rapid Thermal Integration for TacRS Satellites with ASTRID
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Mission At A Glance:
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The United States Space Force (USSF) aims to establish Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) capabilities by 2026. One of the capability gaps is a satellite bus with thermal controls that meet a variety of orbital inclinations.
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SQUID3 Space addresses the unique challenge of TacRS satellites, which require dynamic and versatile thermal technologies to achieve rapid mission build and integration within a timeline of 24 hours.
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SQUID3 Space proposed cutting-edge thermal control systems and workflows that enable rapid configuration and integration of satellite thermal control systems for launch within hours.
This development was funded by SpaceWERX SBIR Phase I Contract No. FA8649-24-P-0893
Key Innovation: E Ink based Software Reconfigurable Radiator Tape
A smart and flexible radiator film that transforms static satellite exteriors into dynamic radiator surfaces with programmable solar absorptance — engineered for rapid integration & versatile multi-orbit, multi-mission satellite bus
Time Saved with SQUID3's Approach
Our unique approach of pre-sizing and integrating thermal hardware onto a satellite bus ahead of customer payload arrival unlocks a groundbreaking delivery schedule, which is the primary driver of responsive space missions
Design & Build
3-6 months
Integration
4-7 days
With ASTRID
1-3 hours
Thermal Control Board
Our radiation-tolerant controller manages radiator performance and heater usage in real-time, where changes in mission scenarios and payload operations can be instantly satisfied on-orbit
Ground Support Software
Our software platform enables spacecraft engineers to input high-level mission and system parameters, generate a steady-state thermal profile, and configure ASTRID accordingly – all within minutes. It features a library of predefined thermal designs for various orbits, allowing engineers to conveniently select the best options at ease
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