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CSP – Cubesat Space Protocol

CubeSat Space Protocol (CSP) — Beginner’s Guide

Ever wondered how small satellites actually communicate internally?
Inside every CubeSat is a network — a miniature internet — where the On-Board Computer, Power System, Communications unit, and Payload all exchange data through a protocol called CSP (CubeSat Space Protocol).

I’ve written a new beginner-friendly guide that explains, in practical terms:

  • What CSP is and why it exists

  • How it’s used in real CubeSats

  • How you can set it up and experiment with it at home — even without hardware

  • What this knowledge can lead to in space systems, IoT, and robotics

The document includes installation steps for Linux, Windows, and macOS, plus a first project to simulate an “EPS Telemetry” setup — a perfect start for anyone curious about satellite communication.

Read or download the guide here: CubeSat Space Protocol (CSP) – Introduction and Beginner’s Guide

 

PyCubed

Introduction to PyCubed – PDF

This document is written for beginners in satellites and CubeSats. Its purpose is to explain, in simple terms, what PyCubed is, what it can do, and what it cannot do. It also introduces the most important satellite and CubeSat terms so that anyone, even without prior knowledge, can follow
along.

PyCubed is a small, open-source electronics platform designed to make it easier to build and operate CubeSats. Think of it as a tiny “computer + power system + communications board” that you can buy and immediately start programming, instead of designing everything from scratch.

 

PCBs in Space

CubeSat PCB Survival Checklist – PDF

This document is a practical survival guide for designing and building printed circuit boards (PCBs) intended for CubeSats and other small spacecraft.
It is not a replacement for the full ESA/ECSS or NASA workmanship standards. Those standards are much more detailed, cover a wider range of failure modes, and require specialized training, facilities, and inspection processes.

Instead, this guide captures the most essential PCB design and assembly practices that make the difference between a CubeSat that fails after a few orbits and one that works reliably for its planned mission. It’s aimed at student teams, hobbyists, and new engineers who want a concise, accessible checklist before diving into the official documentation.