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The electrical power system is checked in the STF-1 clean room. TMC is responsible for the satellite’s hardware and flight software development. The satellite and flight software are currently undergoing development and testing in Fairmont, WV. When finished, STF-1 will be an autonomous space satellite capable of performing various science missions. “TMC is proud that the STF-1 CubeSat is being designed and built in West Virginia,” says Wade Linger, president of TMC. “We are excited that our software simulation work for the NASA IV&V program can be leveraged for small space satellites.” TMC firmly believes software simulation for NASA missions will continue to improve safety and reliability while making cost-effective use of taxpayer dollars.  www.wvexecutive.com summer 2016 87