# Spacecraft Power

> Skill for spacecraft power system sizing and analysis

- Skill: `a5c-ai/spacecraft-power` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/spacecraft-power`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/spacecraft-power/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/spacecraft-power

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# Spacecraft Power Analysis Skill

## Purpose
Enable comprehensive spacecraft power system sizing and analysis including solar array design, battery selection, and power budget management.

## Capabilities
- Power budget development
- Solar array sizing and configuration
- Battery sizing and selection
- Eclipse and sunlight power analysis
- Power regulation topology selection
- Worst-case power analysis
- End-of-life degradation modeling
- Load scheduling optimization

## Usage Guidelines
- Define power requirements for all mission phases and modes
- Account for solar array degradation over mission life
- Size batteries for worst-case eclipse duration
- Include power system losses in budget calculations
- Consider thermal effects on power generation and storage
- Document power budget margins and assumptions

## Dependencies
- MATLAB
- Power system modeling tools
- Spacecraft design software

## Process Integration
- AE-016: Spacecraft Power Budget Analysis