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BO Demo-1 Hardware assembly prior to flight software programming. Courtesy of Space Technologies Laboratory.
BO Demo-1 Flight software is being uploaded and verified prior to a test run. Courtesy of Space Technologies Laboratory.
During the development phase of EagleCam, the Space Technologies Laboratory was presented with a unique opportunity. We were selected to fly a payload aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, which was launched from Van Horn, TX. This prestigious collaboration allowed us to demonstrate the potential of a 2U CubeSat, giving us a platform to test preliminary hardware and software intended for the subsequent launch of EagleCam to the Moon.
The payload we incorporated for this mission housed one of the cameras destined for lunar exploration. Additionally, it was equipped with a streamlined version of the software, designed to capture images and record attitude data from a high-rate IMU. This invaluable data would later play a crucial role in verifying camera calibration and event estimation.
As always, the Space Technologies Laboratory extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Florida Space Grant Consortium. Their unwavering support for our diverse projects and generous financial assistance has enabled us to bring more students onboard for such endeavors.
BO Demo-1 unit after final assembly and ready for shipping. Courtesy of Space Technologies Laboratory.
Watch the replay of the launch
Watch the replay of the launch
After NS-23, the Demo-1 payload flew inside New Sheppard's first mission after being grounded for more than a year. NS-24 took Demo-1 above the Karman Line to an altitude of 350,855 ft. MSL or 107 Km. Congratulations to Blue Origin for the successful launch and to the STL team. For more information about the launch, please visit the following Link.
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