Level 1, Unit 2 - The Understanding of Microsatellite Design and Manufacture

Level 1, Unit 2 - The Understanding of Microsatellite Design and Manufacture (3 credits)

1. 1. Understanding why microsatellites are made and the manufacturing guidelines	2. 2. Designing, creating and testing a microsatellite	3. 3. Explaining how and why my microsatellite will be used
1.1 I can list some of the current uses of microsatellites	2.1 I can create some rough sketched designs of a new microsatellite	3.1 I can list the main uses of microsatellites
1.2 I can explain some of the dangers of microsatellites	2.2 I can label my designs for clarity and explain their purpose	3.2 I can explain the data microsatellites can capture
1.3 I can list the advances in manufacturing that have helped microsatellite production	2.3 I can turn my sketches into digital images	3.3 I can explain, with examples, the features of my microsatellite
1.4 I can list the materials used in microsatellites	2.4 I can explain the equipment used in my design	3.4 I can list the uses for my design
1.5 I can comment on the suitability of manufacturing materials and processes	2.5 I can include the needs of a potential client in my designs	3.5 I can explain to a potential client the purpose of my microsatellite design