Small Satellites “AIST” Constellation - Design, Construction and Program of Scientific and Technological Experiments

In 2013 two small satellites of “AIST” series were launched into an orbit. This is the first joint project of Samara State Aerospace University (SSAU) and Space-Rocket Center (SRC) “Progress” which was crowned with full success. In the article the main tasks solved by spacecrafts are described, the design shape of the satellites is presented. The scientific equipment of small satellites, their principle of operation is described, some results of experiments are given.Work on creation of small satellites of “AIST” series became a starting point for high-quality growth of competences of SSAU and SRC “Progress” young specialists, and also for students who were engaged in the project. Besides, this project allowed to modernize essentially educational process in the field of space technics and technologies.