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Part One of The Ansys Optics Concept to CubeSat Webinar to Workshop Series.
Join our webinar for an introduction to compact lens system design In Zemax OpticStudio capturing distortion, geometric and chromatic aberrations, and now diffraction followed by importing the design directly into Speos for full-scene camera simulation at dramatically faster speeds than full-geometry approaches.
Date/Time:
July 30, 2026
Session 1: 9:00 am EDT
Session 2: 2:00 pm EDT
Venue:
Virtual
For decades, optical systems developed for low, medium, and high Earth orbit required custom packaging form factors and opto-mechanics designed on a system-by-system basis creating cost barriers and extended development timelines.
CubeSats have emerged as a powerful platform for space missions by enabling rapid, cost-effective deployment of imaging, communication, and scientific payloads. As mission requirements continue to grow, engineers must address the coupled effects of structural, thermal, optical, and control-system behavior to ensure overall spacecraft performance and reliability.
This webinar explores how multiphysics simulation can be used throughout the CubeSat development process to gain deeper insight into system behavior and inform design decisions early in the product lifecycle. Particular emphasis will be placed on optical payload performance, highlighting the challenge of line-of-sight (LOS) jitter and its impact on image quality and pointing stability in small satellite systems.