Real Development Flow
Apply real satellite development processes at model scale.
Model Satellite
Our Field
213 Model Satellite
An interdisciplinary engineering platform developing the space systems of the future
213 Model Satellite is a model satellite platform developed by 213 Technic to build domain knowledge in space systems engineering, introduce students to real satellite development processes, and prepare the technical foundation for future nanosatellite projects.
Beyond a competition system alone, the project is a comprehensive R&D effort that unifies mechanical design, electronics, embedded software, communications, mission planning, and data analysis under a single engineering framework.
Throughout the model satellite development process, team members experience the life cycle of a real space mission—from design to manufacturing, integration to testing, and post-mission analysis.
Project Objectives
Systems Mindset
Instill a systems engineering mindset in students.
Cross-Discipline
Bring mechanical, electronics, and software together on one platform.
Live Telemetry
Develop real-time telemetry and communications systems.
Autonomy
Create autonomous mission management algorithms.
CubeSat Path
Establish the technical foundation for future CubeSat and nanosatellite projects.
System Architecture
Mechanical Structure
Lightweight, durable modular airframe
Avionics System
Central flight / mission computer
Power Management
Power distribution and battery management
Telemetry & Comms
Real-time link with the ground station
Sensor Suite
Sensors suited to multiple mission scenarios
Ground Station
Live monitoring and data analysis
Mission Computer
Autonomous mission management
Data Logging
In-flight recording and archival
Mechanical Design
The satellite structure is designed with mass and strength criteria in mind. Thanks to the modular mechanical architecture:
- Electronics boards can be replaced easily.
- Sensor modules can be removed and installed independently.
- Maintenance and integration are accelerated.
- Payloads can be reconfigured for different scenarios.
This architecture also accommodates next-generation payloads to be developed in the future.
Avionics System
The onboard flight computer provides centralized control of all subsystems:
- Microcontroller-based mission computer
- Power distribution board
- Sensor interfaces
- Data logging system
- Communications module
- Separation and mission control algorithms
Sensor Suite
Sensors suited to different mission scenarios:
- Barometric pressure sensor
- Temperature & humidity
- Accelerometer & gyroscope
- Magnetometer
- GPS receiver
Communications & Telemetry
Real-time data transmitted during the mission:
- Position, altitude, velocity
- Sensor data
- System health information
- Battery status
- Mission time
Ground Station Software
- Live telemetry display
- Graphical data analysis
- Map tracking
- Mission log storage
- Post-flight data analysis
Testing & Verification
- Mechanical assembly tests
- Electronics integration tests
- Sensor calibration
- Communications verification
- Software & mission simulations
Outcomes
A comprehensive platform where students experience real space-system development—systems engineering, satellite integration, electronics, embedded software, communications, and verification.
It aims to establish a technology foundation for advanced space projects and CubeSat platforms ahead.
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