Attitude Determination & Control System
This department is based on two main pillars, Attitude Control and Orbits. In Attitude Control, the mission is to orient and stabilize the satellite using mechanical systems in order to align all the satellite's sensors and antennas with the Earth so that we can receive and transmit data in real time. Simultaneously, another major focus is on orbital mechanics, where we will calculate and simulate optimal orbits for the satellite's operation. In addition, we will work on the satellite's return to Earth by calculating and simulating orbit decay and re-entry trajectories.

Maria João
Department Member

Mónica Pereira
Department Member

Maria Maia
Department Member

Joana Basso
Department Member

Miguel Fontinha
Department Leader

Miguel Fontinha
Department Leader

Sofia Mendes
Department Member

Carlos Poceiro
Department Member

Carolina Araújo
Department Member

Maria João
Department Member

Mónica Pereira
Department Member

Maria Maia
Department Member

Joana Basso
Department Member

Miguel Fontinha
Department Leader

Miguel Fontinha
Department Leader

Miguel Fontinha
Department Leader

Mónica Pereira
Department Member

Carlos Poceiro
Department Member

Carolina Araújo
Department Member

Miguel Fontinha
Department Leader

Maria João
Department Member

Mónica Pereira
Department Member

Maria Maia
Department Member

Joana Basso
Department Member

Mónica Pereira
Department Member

Carlos Poceiro
Department Member

Carolina Araújo
Department Member

Maria João
Department Member

Maria Maia
Department Member

Joana Basso
Department Member

Miguel Fontinha
Department Leader

Sofia Mendes
Department Member

Carlos Poceiro
Department Member

Carolina Araújo
Department Member

Maria João
Department Member

Maria João
Department Member

Mónica Pereira
Department Member

Maria João
Department Member

Maria Maia
Department Member

Maria João
Department Member

Joana Basso
Department Member

Maria João
Department Member

Maria João
Department Member

Mónica Pereira
Department Member

Maria Maia
Department Member

Joana Basso
Department Member