CAPTIS carried out Successful Test Campaign
CAPTIS has completed its first major test campaign, marking progress toward operating CubeSats in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO). By studying how incoming atmospheric particles interact with control surfaces—a key for aerodynamic attitude control—the team exposed materials to hypersonic flow in a VLEO simulation chamber. The results will refine simulations and control algorithms, moving CAPTIS closer to VLEO operations.
Pioneering Aerodynamic Attitude Control for VLEO CubeSats
Our aerodynamic attitude control system for VLEO CubeSats earned us the LABX and FOSTER grants. With this support, we were able to successfully test the attitude control over an extended period, confirming its reliability. We’re now preparing for further evaluations in simulated space conditions to advance our project to the next stage.
