NASA Suborbital Flight Communication and Fire Box

NASA's Technology Education Satellite group aims to reduce the cost of reentry vehicle recovery by utilizing an existing communication network (IRIDIUM network) to retrieve information from the returning vehicle. Continuing on the work by previous senior design groups, we have two projects to aid in achieving this goal. First, we are transitioning from using the IRIDIUM 9602 module for communications (as this only allows for small bursts of data transmission) to the IRIDIUM 9523 which allows for a constant 'internet-like' data connection. Secondly, we are designing a firebox capable of housing the batteries used to power the reentry vehicle and all the inside components. The box itself will contain any flames or explosions in the event of a catastrophic failure during reentry. Upon completion of these two projects, communication with reentry vehicles will be more reliable, economical, and safe for use by NASA.

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