Models from AXM website located on external websites and other paper models
Instruction manual: SCaNtestbedmanual_mod
Manufacturer: Ecuadorian Civilian Space Agency (EXA)
Launch Site: Jiuquan, China
Launch Vehicle: Long March 2D
Elementary level model scale 1:1/2
Model available at EXA site: http://pegaso.exa.ec/modelo.htm
Manufacturer: Ecuadorian Civilian Space Agency (EXA)
Launch Site: Dombarovsky, Russia
Launch Vehicle: Dnepr rocket
Elementary level model scale 1:1/2
Manual: AXM Manual KRYSAOR-1
Manual: AXM Pegaso-manual(1)
Papermodel Scale is 1:1/2 AXM IRVINE01 manual
Launch: Successfully launched on Nov 11, 2018 onboard Electron Flight 3 rocket operated by Rocket Lab.
Launch Site: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand
The Irvine CubeSat STEM Program (ICSP) was created in 2015 by Dr. Brent Freeze and Mr Kain Sosa. CDR. Ronnie Nader from The Ecuadorian Space Agency (EXA) provided its space technology delivering the KRYSAOR-class solar deployable arrays DSA-1, the Pegasus-class battery banks BAO1/S, the NEMEA anti radiation and thermal shields, titanium structural components and magnetorquers for attitude control. Besides EXA, other prestigious institutions participated in this project like the MIT, Brown University, Montana State University, California State Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo, Tuvalu, Sorlox, Bilingual Interactive, Accion Systems and Innovative Space Logistics. The project is funded through the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). High School Participants: Beckman HS, Irvine HS, Northwood HS, Portola HS, University HS and Woodbridge HS.
The ACES payload was successfully launched on April 21, 2025 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to the ISS on Cargo Dragon CRS-32 mission.
The ACES payload will be placed on the external platform COL-SDN site of the Columbus module.
Download files:
https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/ACES_1_10_scale_Paper_Model.pdf
https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/ACES_1_10_scale_Paper_Model_Instructions.pdf
ACES factsheet: https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/ACES_Factsheet.pdf
A blog on the clocks: https://blogs.esa.int/
Details:
The ACES papermodel is in 1:10 scale. This was a joint venture project between AXM Paper Models and ESA.
The ACES project papermodel consists of:
- ACES 1:10 scale papermodel (can be disassembled to show instruments)
- Ground Terminal Radome station (can be disassembled to show interior)
- GT Cabinet and GT Cooler
Special thanks to Mr Thomas Peignier from ESA
This is the hardware that will service the ACES payload from the ground. It's the ACES Ground Terminal (GT) Service Pallet, comprised of the Cabinet and the Air Conditioning System (ACS). This is the support equipment for the Radome Pallet.
Connected with flexible air ducts to the Radome’s manifold, the Service Pallet can be placed at a distance of 5 to 7 meters from the Radome Pallet in order to avoid a limitation of the field of view of the antenna.
The paper models of the ACS and the cabinet are straightforward since they are for the most part rectangular boxes. The four round duct connectors should be formed and glued the same way as the duct port on the air distribution manifold.
The flexible air ducts are not included in the paper models. If one wishes, one can find off-the-shelf flexible corrugated pipes of a suitable diameter to complete the model.
Download files:
ACES GT 1_10 scale paper model
ACES GT 1_10 Scale Paper Model Instructions
Details:
-Ground Terminal radome station (can be disassembled by removing the radome to see the movable antenna). A 3D option is available for those who prefer use a 3d printer to make the Radome.
-GT Cabinet and GT Cooler (ACS system)
Special thanks to Mr. Thomas Peignier from ESA for providing technical information.