| Layer |
Function |
Core Technology |
Standard/Protocol |
| Command & Control |
Sending commands to hardware drivers. |
ASCOM, INDI |
ASCOM Alpaca (REST API) |
| Scheduling |
Determining visibility and target handoffs. |
Python (Celery for async tasks) |
Custom Heuristics (Greedy Handover) |
| SSA Data Exchange |
Sending satellite orbital data between partners. |
Data Pipeline Software |
CCSDS TDM (Tracking Data Message) |
| Data Processing |
Image calibration, alignment, and stacking. |
Astropy/Reproject |
FITS (File standard) & WCS (Coordinate standard) |