Open Source

An open-source spacecraft, from hardware to orbit.

Argus is not only a mission but an educational reference architecture for future student spacecraft teams. Design files, schematics, PCB layouts, CAD, software, testing procedures, integration notes, operations notes, and lessons learned will all be released.

FSW · Mainboard

Public

Python flight software running on the RP2350 mainboard: scheduler, state machine, OBDH, telemetry.

FSW · Payload

Public

Flight software for the Jetson Orin Nano payload computer: cameras, inference, estimation.

Vision Payload

Public

ML training for the vision pipeline: RCNet region classifier and LDNet landmark detector.

GNC Simulation

Public

Guidance, navigation, and control simulation for orbit and attitude estimation development.

Avionics · Mainboard

Public

KiCad design files for the mainboard: MCU, sensors, power monitoring, radio.

Avionics · Deployables

Public

Electronics for the deployable solar panels and antenna release system.

Mechanical CAD

Public

Full spacecraft CAD: 1U chassis, rails, hinges, deployables, and integration fixtures.

Ground Station · Backend

Public

Ground segment backend: passes, downlink processing, telemetry database.

Ground Station · Frontend

Public

Operations dashboard for mission data visualization and monitoring.