CubeSat for Great Lakes Observation
Space · 2024
Project details
Design of a CubeSat dedicated to the observation of the Great Lakes.

Enhancing Connectivity to the Earth, the Moon, and Beyond
Blue Cranium LLC, operating as Comsat Architects, is an aerospace and space communications engineering specialist based in Rocky River, Ohio. Capabilities span communications and aerospace engineering, software development, AI/ML, mission design and analysis, passive RF sensing, and systems engineering, enabling in-space connectivity and situational awareness across LEO, MEO, GEO, and cislunar environments. It has provided lunar mission analysis and design services to NASA Glenn Research Center since 2016, including CubeSat design, spacecraft constellation modeling, and communications architecture for the Artemis program.
Communications design and analysis for spacecraft operating in Earth and lunar environments, supporting commercial satellite networks, NASA programs, and defense missions.
High-value analysis products enabling actionable decision making to achieve optimal space mission connectivity to commercial satellite and ground communications networks.
Engineering analysis of RF satellite systems to ensure operations comply with domestic and international spectrum allocation requirements; sharing and compatibility studies for existing and future RF systems.
Communications analysis for NASA and partner networks, Gateway, human lander systems, surface mobility systems, and robotic science missions; architecture and concepts of operations for in-orbit and surface relay systems.
Custom full-stack applications for data management, visualization, and analytics needs.
Cloud-based scalable and secure data systems with modular API services for efficient and secure database access.
User-focused full-stack applications developed using agile methodologies from concept to implementation, with continuous client feedback integration.
Interactive visualization solutions presenting complex data in clear and meaningful ways, with analytical models supporting trend analysis and system evaluation.
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Support includes Advanced small satellite communications.
Support includes computing.
Support includes integration of AI/ML technologies for enhanced data delivery.
Support includes identification.
Support includes tracking.
Support includes characterization of objects in orbit.
Support includes Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Design of CubeSats for communications, Earth observation, and lunar applications, incorporating onboard computing and AI/ML for enhanced data delivery.
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Support includes Orbit.
Support includes constellation modeling to analyze mission coverage.
Support includes connectivity.
Support includes RF performance across LEO.
Support includes cislunar environments.
Support includes Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Aerospace · Space · Defense · Government · Research Facilities
Space · 2024
Design of a CubeSat dedicated to the observation of the Great Lakes.
Space · 2016 · Client: NASA Glenn Research Center
Analysis and design studies for lunar relay networks, in-orbit and surface relay systems, supporting the Artemis program.