Students have a great time at Space Research Laboratory!

Within the framework of the System Design II course, a series of hands-on activities were successfully carried out with the aim of designing, building, and upgrading an educational CubeSat. These activities were developed with a fully engineering-oriented and system-level approach, addressing the analysis and implementation of key satellite subsystems.
In the power supply section, a light direction detection activity was designed and implemented to determine the optimal direction of incident light for charging the CubeSat through its solar panels. In this process, ambient light intensity was measured in multiple directions using light sensors, and an algorithm was developed to estimate the direction of maximum light intensity. This approach enables more efficient energy harvesting by optimally orienting the CubeSat toward the light source and improving the effectiveness of solar panel charging.
Overall, these activities represent a significant step toward providing students with practical experience in space system design, subsystem integration, and solving real-world engineering challenges related to CubeSats. Moreover, they establish a solid foundation for the development of more advanced CubeSat projects in the future.