Regional CubeSat Communication and Constellation Design Evaluation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of space networks, CubeSats have emerged as pivotal components facilitating cost-effective networks, supporting many applications, including monitoring, surveillance, and in-space backhauling. Besides, the forthcoming Emirati Interplanetary Mission in 2028 underscores the imperative of efficient constellation designs, particularly in remote and challenging areas. However, developing such intricate systems from the ground up is beset with formidable costs and technical complexities. In response to these challenges, our project aims to create a simulator of small satellite constellations that will, in advance of their deployment, serve as a proactive measure to mitigate potential issues and curtail the risk of costly satellite failures. We perform the link budget analysis and provide simulations of various regional constellations, showcasing their dynamic orbital mobility and providing a cost-effective platform for comprehensive performance testing, focusing on vulnerability assessment. The proposed simulator will validate the optimality of satellite constellation design and highlight the manifold terrestrial benefits of CubeSats, substantially elevating performance metrics such as the link budget. The transformative potential of our methodology lies in its capacity to significantly reduce production costs while concurrently bolstering the efficiency of CubeSat communication systems. This, in turn, positions our approach as a formidable contender in the competitive market landscape, poised to reshape the future of satellite technology.