Fall 2022 

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To prepare for the next review we are currently working on a full mission simulation in our orbit simulation software: Systems Tool Kit. Additionally, we will be refining a simulation that was previously constructed to estimate the change in the right ascension of the ascending node while the satellite is thrusting. We will also be working on our physical testing equipment. To test our control system, we can use a Helmholtz cage along with an air bearing table to simulate the magnetic field and nearly frictionless environment in orbit, respectively. Both pieces of equipment will need to be finalized before they can be used for testing, which is a priority.