Abstract. A new CubeSat architecture is proposed, which makes it possible to increase the efficiency of nanosatellite manufacturing, assembling, and testing. The proposed architecture makes it possible to simplify the development process and simplify significantly the nanosatellite assembling process. The onboard cable network in the nanosatellite is completely, or almost completely, eliminated, which guarantees the correct assembly at the design stage. The problems of testing of nanosatellites manufactured in the proposed architecture are considered. An example of a universal tool for carrying out a wide range of functional tests for individual onboard systems, assemblies process and nanosatellite preparation on the launch complex is presented. Possibilities for improving the pre-launch preparation of the nanosatellites, including through automated monitoring of all connections, are considered.

Keywords: nanosatellite, onboard cable network, design method, nanosatellite layout scheme, onboard subsystem, nanosatellite architecture, CubeSat

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