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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.

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Maria João

Department Member

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Mónica Pereira

Department Member

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Maria Maia

Department Member

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Joana Basso

Department Member

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Miguel Fontinha

Department Leader

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Miguel Fontinha

Department Leader

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Sofia Mendes

Department Member

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Carlos Poceiro

Department Member

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Carolina Araújo

Department Member

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Maria João

Department Member

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Mónica Pereira

Department Member

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Maria Maia

Department Member

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Joana Basso

Department Member

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Miguel Fontinha

Department Leader

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Miguel Fontinha

Department Leader

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Miguel Fontinha

Department Leader

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Mónica Pereira

Department Member

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Carlos Poceiro

Department Member

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Carolina Araújo

Department Member

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Miguel Fontinha

Department Leader

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Maria João

Department Member

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Mónica Pereira

Department Member

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Maria Maia

Department Member

IMG_9242_edited.jpg

Joana Basso

Department Member

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Mónica Pereira

Department Member

IMG_9267_edited.jpg

Carlos Poceiro

Department Member

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Carolina Araújo

Department Member

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Maria João

Department Member

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Maria Maia

Department Member

IMG_9242_edited.jpg

Joana Basso

Department Member

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Miguel Fontinha

Department Leader

IMG_9199_edited.jpg

Sofia Mendes

Department Member

IMG_9267_edited.jpg

Carlos Poceiro

Department Member

IMG_9303.JPG

Carolina Araújo

Department Member

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Maria João

Department Member

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Maria João

Department Member

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Mónica Pereira

Department Member

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Maria João

Department Member

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Maria Maia

Department Member

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Maria João

Department Member

IMG_9242_edited.jpg

Joana Basso

Department Member

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Maria João

Department Member

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Maria João

Department Member

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Mónica Pereira

Department Member

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Maria Maia

Department Member

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Joana Basso

Department Member

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