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WUSAT-1 CubeSat Mission

WUSAT-1 1U Platform

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WUSAT-1 CubeSat

Years of Operation: 2012 - 2013

Client: None - Prototype Trial

Mission: - First prototype single unit (1U) CubeSat via high-altitude balloon launch

Partners: RS ComponentsLink opens in a new window, AirbusLink opens in a new window, HarwinLink opens in a new window,

Manufacture: University of Warwick, Engineering Technicians.

WUSAT-1 Background

Following six years of working on an ESA Satellite (ESMOLink opens in a new window) with prime contractor Surrey Satellite Technology LtdLink opens in a new window we had completed an enormous learning curve and had considerable experience of satellite design and the Space Systems Engineering process at the highest level.

However, we were now on our own for the first time and a decision was made to concentrate on the rapidly emerging technology of CubeSatLink opens in a new window platforms as an achievable goal for a university team.

Mission Objectives

Team produced video of WUSAT-1 Mission

Selection of WUSAT-1 Images

WUSAT-1 Team Presentation

1U Prototype Chassis

Launch Preparation

Launch Preparation

Launch Preparation

Launch Preparation

Launch Preparation

WUSAT-1 Team Members

Image Acquisition ~30km Alt

Planned Balloon Burst ~33km Alt

Balloon Burst

WUSAT-1 Launch!

WUSAT-1 Team Members (L to R as above)

Dr Bill Crofts - Project Director; Elliot Baxter, Nico Blake, Ed Bilson, Rich Young, Jinesh Patel, Kristin Vollen, Jonathan Moss

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