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[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

@hungPeasant While generally true, sometimes these do both.

A prime example would be counter sunk fasteners being used to precisely center solar panels.

There are exceptions to most rules!

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

CubeSat Tip of the Day:
Even the best-laid plans need room to move.

One of the most common mistakes in early structural design is over-constraining every interface. 🔩
Not every fastener needs to control all three axes.

Classic hole + slot configuration for the win!

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

@spreadxeet @SmallSat Our apologies. Try this one:
https://t.co/45uQnY5x91

Or through their website.
https://t.co/BaHKsAVl6Y

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

🛰️ CubeSat of the Week: DUPLEX

Everyone shares successes, but the real magic lives in failures and the gritty teams who refuse to give up.

Here’s how #CUAerospace saved DUPLEX after critical hardware jammed on deployment. 🧵👇

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

@rocketleila Absolutely. Many are scared to share them but it's how we all get better!

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

A failed burnwire pinned DUPLEX’s solar arrays shut. Power cratered from a comfortable 6U to body panels only.

Ops persevered:
• Power-cycling aggressively
• Flying precise attitudes to squeeze out every watt

Both thrusters (MVP + FPPT) fired anyway. Heritage the hard way! 🚀

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

Congratulations @isaraerospace!! 🚀
The dawn of the space age is upon us. Thanks to those working day and night to make it possible.

[Isar Aerospace @isaraerospace]

We’re in orbit! And just made European history: This is the first time a privately developed rocket reached orbit from continental Europe; and a testament to the dedication, expertise, and teamwork of everyone involved.

[WhiteMonsterFuturist @MonsterFuturist]

My professor:
We have a NASA guy coming to present at the university next week if anyone is interested. He’s an administrator.

Me:
What’s his name?

Professor:
Checks notes: Jared Isaccman

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

@blind_via You rang?

[Planet @planet]

Tanager-2 and 18 SuperDoves have arrived at Vandenberg and are gearing up for our upcoming launch! 🛰️

More updates to come as launch day gets closer: https://t.co/kvFuMtVLCm

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

Operation:
Make Canada PicoSat friendly again!

Orbital debris management should be about traceability & maneuverability.
Not hard minimum size limits.
Keep space accessible.
Thanks for the PocketQube @AlbaOrbital!
We like the maple-leaf red. 🍁

[Edward @EdwardGe]

VC: “So your plan is to directly compete against a trillion dollar monopoly?”

“I have one life. Why not?”

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

@AI_in_LEO Multi Spectral

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

👀 we spy a clever burnwire tensioning system.

If they used Dyneema it would have less creep and outgassing.

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

@i2cjak Us too!

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

@hthieblot Deployable satellite hardware.

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

DiskSat of the week:
Cubes will always be our favorite but we support satellites of all shapes! 🥏 @NASA Disk Satellites on display at @SmallSat 2026

[CubeSource @cubesourcespace]

@NASA @SmallSat https://t.co/Y9otrsb2JJ