The design, integration, testing and launch of the first Finnish satellite Aalto-1 is briefly
presented in this paper. Aalto-1, a three-unit CubeSat, launched into Sun-synchronous polar …

The previous work relating to the numerical-analytical coupling method for steady-state
thermal analysis of the laminated PCB structure is first briefly reviewed. The Fourier-series …

Abstract Space environment with changing temperatures and vacuum can affect the
performance of optics instruments onboard satellites. Thermal models and tests are typically …

This study explores the performance optimization of grooved heat pipes under rotational
conditions, focusing on both straight and curved designs. To address the challenges posed …

Abstract Ti3C2Tx MXene with good thermal conductivity and microwave absorption (MA)
properties is an attractive candidate used in 5G communication applications to dissipate the …

Small satellites have gradually become an important mean of space scientific exploration.
The Tsinghua University developed a spherical small satellite, Q‐SAT, which is aimed at …

The evaluation of space optical instruments under thermo-elastic loads is a complex and
multidisciplinary process that requires integrating thermal, structural, and optical disciplines …

CubeSats have become increasingly important in the last two decades and are playing a
very important role in the space industry, especially with Earth-oriented nanosatellites. Earth …

Recent developments in the miniaturization and cost reduction of small satellites have
attracted the attention of researchers worldwide. The miniaturized and lightweight modular …

Electric power supply (EPS) is the heart of any aerospace mission and plays an important
role in improving the performance and service lifetime of spacecraft. It generates, converts …