So far, the design has developed as far as the use of an UKRAA PicoMuon muon detector and a power bank providing many hours of 5V power and ability to remain switched on at very low current draws.
Components:
- UKRAA PicoMuon muon detector.
- Ultimate speed power bank with compressor UPK 10 H5 from Lidl Supermarket, UK. For more information see https://www.astronomy.me.uk/ultimate-speed-power-bank-with-compressor-upk-10-h5-from-lidl-supermarket-uk [Note alternative at https://www.astronomy.me.uk/what-are-attachments-for-power-banks-that-keep-them-always-on-called-i-need-an-always-on-power-bank-to-power-my-ukraa-picomuon-muon-detector-during-my-trans-atlantic-airflight-of-month-for-my-altitud]
Photo of Cubesat to date:
Next steps:
- Development of procedure for analysing the data from the PicoMuon SD card, so that I can analyse data taken during the transatlantic flight end July 2026 to SARA Eastern Conference and present results at the conference.
- Development of 10cm x 10cm 3D-printed frame to include Raspberry Pi to collect data from other sensors.
- Explore additional sensors to add to the framework for future missions (unlikely to be in place for July/August 2026, which is likely to be limited to PicoMuon detector).