https://cubesatsim.org/papers/

Hello Frederick!

Thank you for the flattering question about the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for our humble AMSAT CubeSat Simulator (“CubeSatSim”).

None of the electrical, electronic, electromagnetic or mechanical parts or assemblies are rated for any level of flight, although some experimenters have expressed a desire to use their CubeSatSim model as a payload on an Amateur Radio high-altitude balloon (ARHAB) mission.

There are no guarantees expressed or implied for successful operation beyond the cozy environment of a classroom, lecture hall, Hamfest or similar, for great demonstrations to the Youth, fellow hams, university student groups, the public and the like.

The developers of the AMSAT CubeSat Sim hope that a CubeSat developer of a Flight Model or an Engineering Test Unit whose first step was building one or more of our Sims, would share their experiences here.

After your CubeSatSim has “flown” on demos then please be sure to report back your findings!

Thank you again and good luck!

Sincerely,

Pat Kilroy N8PK AMSAT Ambassador Sykesville, Maryland USA https://cubesatsim.org https://cubesatsim.org/papers/

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On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM Frederick Herrmann via AMSAT-BB < [email protected]> wrote:

It looks quite good! In fact, I'm wondering why it is a "Sim"? Are the parts TRL rated? Otherwise, it looks like it could fly.

On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM Bruce via AMSAT-BB [email protected] wrote:

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We have CubeSatSim Kits on the AMSAT online store. $400. Limit 1 per customer to allow everyone a chance to purchase.

Hurry while supplies last. This is our second batch.

73...bruce

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