# Project Critter

## CubeSat Systems & Software Overview

Project Critter is a long-duration CubeSat mission focused on autonomous operation, resilient communications, and in-orbit data acquisition. The project integrates custom hardware, proprietary software, and selectively curated third-party tools to support a planned operational lifespan of 2–5 years in low Earth orbit.

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## 1. Mission Objectives

Primary goals of Project Critter:

- Design and deploy a reliable launch vehicle interface
- Develop sustainable onboard energy systems
- Maintain stable orbit for 2–5 years
- Design, deploy, and operate a fully proprietary satellite software stack

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## 2. Core Software Architecture

Baseline software capabilities include:

- Secure uplink and downlink communications
- Autonomous system and power management
- Telemetry, guidance, and system health reporting
- Modular, mission-specific software packages

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## 3. System Priority Software

These components form the operational backbone of Project Critter and are required for baseline mission functionality.

- BlackBird II
- Secure SSH-based uplink communications
- System updating, maintenance, and remote orchestration

- HotBox
- Core system monitoring and environmental awareness

- CamGo
- Physical observation, imaging, and photographic capture

- SysBot
- Automated system reporting and status intelligence

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## 4. Project Package (Advanced Capabilities)

Internally referred to as the “Satellite Hijacking” suite, these tools provide advanced reconnaissance, signal awareness, and network intelligence capabilities.

- AirKommander II
WiFi and signal interception framework

- Holocron
ASN and IP range intelligence database

- QMap
Network mapping and scanning utility

- ReconX
Domain reconnaissance and intelligence spyglass

- Kasha
Information gathering and structured data mining

- Kytn
Information gathering and structured data mining

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## 5. Third-Party Dependencies

The following third-party tools are currently used, with plans to phase them out where feasible.

- FFmpeg
Media processing and encoding

- Nmap
Network discovery and analysis

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## Project Status

Project Critter is entering final software integration and hardware assembly preparation. Core systems are under active development and validation.

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## Author

Rob Seaverns
K0NxT3D