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- Constellation of satellites for long-range in-space communication → potential inter-collegiate collaboration
Instruments/sensors:
Quantum Payload Instrumentation
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- Ground Optical Terminal
- Large Aperture Telescope
- Adaptive Optics
- Single-Photon Detectors
- Beacon Lasers
- High-Speed Classical Downlink Receiver
- Timing Equipment
- GPSDO
- Rubidium or Cesium Atomic Clock
- High-Speed Time-Taggers
Cost Analysis:
Quantum Payload ($200k - $650k)
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Size Analysis:
6U cubesat, nominal 12cm x 24 cm x 36cm (based on 1) → weighs 10kg
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