Controlled and Repaired from the Earth
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre confirmed that “MBZ-SAT” is equipped with an automatic and sustainable electrical system.
This system has high technical and technological specifications,.
Allowing it to operate during its time in orbit, controlled and repaired from the Earth in case of any malfunction by the centre’s team.
Alia Al Matroushi, Expert of MBZ-SAT sustainable electrical system, said:
“The satellite’s electrical system operations are fully automatic.
The solar panels installed on it capture solar energy and convert it into sustainable electrical energy capable that is charging its batteries to ensure its optimal operation.
While the electrical system also distributes this energy to its different components.”
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She pointed out that the electrical system in orbit provides the necessary solar energy to operate the satellite automatically, and without human intervention.
The satellite has undergone extensive testing under different scenarios to ensure there are no errors or issues.
And the system can address and resolve any problems to ensure smooth operation.
Al Matroushi explained that a significant proportion of the electrical systems installed on the satellite were produced locally.
As part of efforts to localize the space industry.
All systems and components underwent numerous tests after installation.
Including functional, environmental, and thermal tests to ensure the electrical system operates in the space environment.
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She added: “These tests went through several stages.
The first of which was on the engineering model to ensure the effectiveness and readiness of the design using commercial components.
After confirming its effectiveness, we developed and tested the qualification model of the system using space-grade components.”
“In this phase, we tested the system inside the thermal oven at the laboratories of Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
After confirming its success, we developed the final model of the electrical panels installed on the satellite.”
‘MBZ-SAT’ has undergone all the necessary tests to ensure it can function with high efficiency in space environment as longer as possible.
