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The component called the “brain” of the satellite is the __________ Board.
OBC
The two main parts of a satellite are the __________ and the satellite bus.
Payload
BHUTAN-1 carried a _____ camera for Earth observation.
5MP
Attitude Lock
Your next Knowledge card is worth DOUBLE points.
The Thermal Control System is crucial for the optimal performance of satellite __________ equipment.
electronic
During the satellite eclipse phase, the unit responsible for supplying power to the satellite subsystems is the __________.
Battery
When a satellite sends information about its fuel level and temperature to Earth, the component that receives this information first is the __________.
Ground station
Solar Flare Boost
Your team immediately gains +100 points.
The subsystem that sends instructions to the satellite is called the __________ Subsystem (also known as Telecommand Subsystem).
Command (or Telecommand)
Solar panels generate electrical power and charge the rechargeable batteries exclusively during the __________ phase.
sunlight
Satellites face extreme temperature variations in space, becoming very __________ in sunlight and very __________ in shadow.
hot, cold
ADCS helps maintain accurate __________ and __________ so the satellite can successfully perform its mission.
pointing, stability
Even though electric propulsion has a much faster __________ velocity than chemical propulsion, its thrust is much lower because it only expels a few milligrams of propellant per second.
Exhaust
The component of ADCS responsible for changing or maintaining the satellite’s orientation is the __________.
Actuators
Orbital Swap
Swap your total score with any other team.
Debris Alert
Your team immediately loses –200 points.
The __________ system is responsible for controlling the spacecraft, managing data, and facilitating communication between different subsystems.
Command and Data Handling
A satellite primarily uses chemical propulsion (instead of electric propulsion) to dodge space debris because chemical propulsion provides __________ thrust instantly, allowing a quick swerve.
high
The main purpose of the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) is to determine and control the satellite’s __________ and __________.
orientation (attitude), orbit
The main job of the Thermal Control System in a satellite is to manage and regulate __________.
temperature
8. Two common components used in a satellite’s Thermal Control System are __________ blankets and __________.
Insulation, radiators
The “brain” of the TT&C system is the __________ for Attitude and Orbit Control. When a satellite is not maintaining its correct orbit, the ground segment function that helps solve this problem is satellite __________.
Computer | tracking
The __________ system is responsible for controlling the spacecraft, managing data, and facilitating communication between different subsystems.
Command and Data Handling (C&DH)
Fuel Steal
Steal 300 points from any other team.
The three main components of ADCS are __________, __________, and __________.
Sensors, Actuators, Control algorithms