- finish miro Pranav Bala
Mission Brainstorming
- Short Feasibility Analysis & Requirements about chosen Mission Concept
1. Mission Concepts Under Consideration
A. Quantum Communication Mission
Exploring a demonstration of quantum key distribution (QKD) for long-distance space links. This would serve as a technical flagship project focused on next-generation secure communications.
B. Light Pollution Correlation Mission
Investigating how artificial illumination interacts with another environmental or biological factor. Candidate correlation studies include:
• Light pollution vs surface temperature
• Light pollution vs local wildlife populations
• Light pollution vs wildfire behavior (plumes, CO₂ concentrations, O₂ depletion)
• Light pollution vs biodiversity loss and species displacement
• Evaluating whether light-pollution-mitigation groups are achieving measurable improvement
• Possible coupling with human health and sleep-cycle studies
C. General Research Missions (Open-Ended)
Exploratory payload ideas such as cryogenic storage demonstrations, carbon-nanotube payload concepts, or reduced-gravity experiments.
Teams self-selected into subgroups based on interest. Each subgroup is now responsible for a structured feasibility review.
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2. Feasibility Analysis (Due Nov. 14)
Each subgroup will produce a preliminary feasibility dossier that addresses:
• Costs
• Technological difficulty
• Estimated timeline (anchored to precedent missions or comparable demonstrations)
• Size constraints (anticipated CubeSat form factor, #U)
Shark Tank Format
On Nov. 14, each team will:
Present their feasibility findings
Propose initial mission requirements including:
• Approximate mass limits
• Preliminary power budget considerations
• Core mission goal defining success criteriaHonestly evaluate feasibility; if your mission is not viable, present why.
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3. WIKI & Software Setup
Wiki Navigation
Under General Team, you’ll find all mission concepts and the relevant documentation spaces.
Software Installation Checklist
• SolidWorks
• SDKs (payload/software-specific)
• Miro
• Any additional tools required by your subsystem
• For those without Windows capability: request a Windows loaner laptop
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4. Task Delegation & Internal Workflow
To Delegate Tasks
Go to: Ether → Subteam → Meeting Notes → Task Icon (square with checkmark).
Then:
Define the task
@Tag the responsible member
Assign a due date
Each subteam’s page will automatically display assigned tasks and deadlines.
Important Decisions
Use the DACI Decision tab for any decision with long-term consequences.
Process:
Open DACI Decision
Click Next
Select a Driver, Approver, Contributors/Consulted, and Informed
Set a due date
Fill out the auto-generated template
All past and present decisions can be viewed in the DACI Register.
This protocol is essential for building institutional memory and consistent decision-making as the team grows.
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5. Subteam Expectations
• CDR targeted for end of November
Oligo industry experts will be invited for external review.
• Weekly 30-minute Subteam Meetings
Each subgroup must meet once per week with a micro-deliverable.
• Communications & Data Management
These teams will coordinate directly with Oligo for integration planning and power-budget constraints (uplink + downlink).
• Miro Dashboard
https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVJvTpOwA=/
Everyone added requirements for their subsystem in the corresponding “bubble” during the session.
ETHER Deliverable for Next Week (Nov. 14)
Subteam-specific outputs as defined during the meeting.