Positioning mechanism for optical communication between satellites Project ID: FW01010297 Provider: Technological Agency of the Czech Republic Period: Jan 01, 2020 - Jun 30, 2022 Principal Investigator: Ing. Lukáš Steiger, Ph.D. Aims of the project: The aim of the project is to develop, manufacture and test a functional sample of a Coarse Pointing Assembly for optical inter-satellite communication. The mechanism is meant to be a part of new product line aiming at satellite constellations. The important requirement of the design activities is the acceptable price which is expected to be dramatically lower than for traditional space mechanisms. That requirement is dictating a use of parts, components, manufacturing processes that are not traditionally used in space. The technical risk related to use of non-space items is to be minimized by involving detailed analyses supported by vast test campaign.