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==The Basics==

==The Basics==

Satellite power modules are widely known as '''electrical power systems, or EPS'''. If you are purchasing Cubesat components as a kit, the EPS will come as a self contained unit, with outputs for voltage bus distribution and battery connnections. The EPS can be broken down conceptually into four smaller blocks. They are the [[#Power Sources]], the [[#Energy Storage]], the [[#Power Distribution]], and the '''Power Regulation and Control''' modules.

Satellite power modules are widely known as '''electrical power systems, or EPS'''. If you are purchasing Cubesat components as a kit, the EPS will come as a self contained unit, with outputs for voltage bus distribution and battery connnections. The EPS can be broken down conceptually into four smaller blocks. They are the [[#Power Sources|power sources]], the [[#Energy Storage|energy storage]], the [[#Power Distribution|power distribution]], and the '''Power Regulation and Control''' modules.

For those interested in designing their own power system, a table of the design steps can be found below courtesy of Space Mission Analysis by Wiley Larson.

For those interested in designing their own power system, a table of the design steps can be found below courtesy of Space Mission Analysis by Wiley Larson.

==Resources to Learn More==

==Resources to Learn More==

MIT open courseware. Class on how to build a satellite. Very useful information http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/aeronautics-and-astronautics/16-851-satellite-engineering-fall-2003/index.htm

MIT open courseware. Class on how to build a satellite. [http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/aeronautics-and-astronautics/16-851-satellite-engineering-fall-2003/index.htm Very useful information]

Pumpkin talk on Power Systems; http://www.cubesatkit.com/docs/press/20120420_Pumpkin_CSDWSLO_2012-2.pdf

[http://www.cubesatkit.com/docs/press/20120420_Pumpkin_CSDWSLO_2012-2.pdf Pumpkin talk on Power Systems]