Checked in with the engineering club adviser for the possibility of using a CubeSat as a payload for the weather balloon launch. He accepts but it's up to me to take initiative and organize the project. However, There are many factors that come into play when it comes to using a CubeSat as a payload. Some includes the material for the chassis, the overall cost, experience, and mission idea. There will most likely be a GPS tracking device and camera on the CubeSat but I believe that there are many more sensors that we can incorporate. Due to the lack of materials and tools the team has, I'm planning on possibly buying a membership to Urban Workshops in order to gain access to their tools. In addition, I'm currently having a chassis being 3D printed with a polycarbonate filament because of the material's high temperature and UV resistance. If all goes well, the payload for the weather balloon will be carrying a 3D printed CubeSat which would be both a great learning experience and a major milestone.
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