The Design and Development of a Low SWaP Communications System for a IP Cube Satellite

The increased use of small satellites in commercial, defense, and research industries reinforces the need for efficient and reliable communication subsystems. Compact, space rated, communication subsystems present their own unique design challenges. This paper presents the design and implementation of a lower power, low form factor communication subsystem for a IP pico-satellite, developed by a team of undergraduate students from Wentworth Institute of Technology. This effort aims to contribute to the growing field of small satellite communications by providing a robust and efficient solution.