SATELLITE FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MASTERY - Expanded Project Guides
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SATELLITE_FLIGHT_SOFTWARE_ENGINEERING_MASTERY.mdThis folder contains deep-dive guides for each project in the learning path.
Overview
These guides expand each project into a full learning guide with theory, architecture, implementation phases, testing, and extensions.
Project Index
| # | Project | Difficulty | Time | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Space Packet Parser (CCSDS Protocol) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Telemetry / Binary Protocols |
| 2 | The Flight State Machine (The Life Cycle) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | See project details |
| 3 | EPS Power Budget Simulator (Energy Management) | Level 1: Beginner | 1-2 weeks | Electrical Engineering / Modeling |
| 6 | Reaction Wheel PID Controller (The Mover) | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Control Systems / Robotics |
| 4 | SGP4 Orbit Propagator (Finding Your Place) | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | See project details |
| 5 | The Attitude Estimator (Sensor Fusion) | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | See project details |
| 6 | Reaction Wheel PID Controller (The Mover) | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | See project details |
| 7 | Priority Telemetry Scheduler (The Traffic Cop) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | See project details |
| 8 | Memory Scrubbing Simulator (Defeating Radiation) | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | See project details |
| 9 | Thermal Profile Forecaster (Heat Management) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | See project details |
| 10 | Payload Image Compressor (Space JPEG) | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | See project details |
| 11 | FDIR Watchdog (The Dead Man’s Switch) | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | See project details |
| 12 | Ground Station Command Console (The HMI) | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | See project details |
Prerequisites
- Basic programming and system fundamentals
- Comfort with command line tooling