CubeSat webinars

Learn the essential steps behind building a reliable thermal design workflow for CubeSats, small cubic nanosatellites, through the following webinars.

As CubeSat missions continue to grow across education, research, and the new space sector, understanding how to properly structure thermal analysis has become increasingly important. These webinars break down the core process so you can approach thermal design with clarity and confidence.

Space thermal analysis basics of a CubeSat

A well-structured workflow is the foundation of successful CubeSat thermal design. In this YouTube video, you will learn:

• How to define clear thermal objectives.
• How to identify and apply correct boundary conditions.
• When to transition from setup to detailed analysis.
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Thermal control validation and verification workflow for CubeSats

This webinar is designed to guide you through the thermal control validation and verification (V&V) workflow for CubeSats, from early design decisions to testing and analysis. Thermal issues are one of the most common causes of mission risk and are often the hardest to fix late in the design cycle. In this YouTube video, you will learn:

• How to approach thermal control validation and verification for CubeSat missions.
• What passive and active thermal design changes you can make to control temperatures.
• Why, when, and what to test as your design matures.
• Which thermal analyses to run at each stage of the development process.

Thermal analysis of a CubeSat using Simcenter 3D Space Systems Thermal

This webinar is designed for engineers and thermal analysts looking to build or strengthen their understanding of Space Systems Thermal (SST). It provides a clear, step-by-step walk-through of a basic CubeSat thermal analysis setup using Simcenter 3D Space Systems Thermal. In this YouTube video, you will learn how to:

• Set up a CubeSat thermal analysis from start to finish in Simcenter 3D Space Systems Thermal.
• Mesh the CAD geometry and apply material properties.
• Define boundary conditions for conduction and radiation.

Heater sizing of a CubeSat using primitive in Simcenter 3D Space Systems Thermal

This webinar focuses on a basic CubeSat thermal analysis setup with heater sizing using primitive geometry in Simcenter 3D Space Systems Thermal. In this YouTube video, you will learn how to:

• Set up a CubeSat thermal analysis using primitive shapes.
• Perform heater sizing for CubeSat thermal control using a primitive-based workflow.
• Structure a preliminary thermal model suitable for early design phases.