An Open Source Bus System for Academic Satellites
Everything you need to build a satellite
The BIRDSOpenSource release is a comprehensive open source guide for designing, building, testing, and launching a small satellite. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, our resources are structured to assist you at every stage of the satellite development process.
Explore the BIRDS bus and start building:
- Learn the basics and architecture
- Get started with guides and tools
- Deep-dive into hardware and software
- Contribute and collaborate
New to BIRDS? These guides introduce you to the bus' core concepts and link you to further tutorials.
Read the Getting Started Guide
In-depth documentation of physical components in the BIRDS bus with technical background and usage tips.
Open the Hardware Guide
Understand the software powering the BIRDS system, including coding guidelines, examples, and architecture.
Explore the Software Guide
Found a typo? Have ideas for improvement? Learn how to contribute to the BIRDS Open Source ecosystem.
Contribute to the Project
See what's new in the latest release, track changelog updates, and view overall project roadmap.
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