Products
Satellite Builder
STAR TECHNOLOGIES has developed Satellite Builder, a graphical and physics level
tool designed to rapidly assemble Plug-and-Play satellites. Satellite Builder
uses 3D models of satellite components and automatically assembles a valid
satellite configuration. Upon completion, Satellite Builder can generate an
assembly plan and provide a set of instructions on how to assemble the actual
physical satellite.
Satellite Builder is one of the new tools Star Technologies is releasing in
support of AFRL’s Operational Responsive Space office as a key element of
achieving the stated ORS goal of a 6 day satellite.
Satellite Builder uses an autonomous algorithm to sequence through possible
combinations of potential component locations and determine the best placement
based upon a set of constraints such as internal/external placement,
field-of-view, blockage, part count, and collision between components.
MORE THAN JUST A VISUALIZATION. Satellite Builder also dynamically calculates
mass, center of mass, and moments of inertia as components are added or rotated.
The architecture of Satellite Builder is flexible and easily allows for
additional functionality. Organizations in both government and commercial
sectors will look for tools to not only rapidly prototype and build, but also
reduce costs in the prototype and initial testing phases. Satellite Builder can
add value not only to the rapid creation of satellites, but also unmanned
vehicles, aircraft, and commercial situations where time to market is critical.