WUSAT - Warwick Satellite Engineering Team
The University of Warwick Satellite Engineering Team designs, builds, tests, launches and operates low-cost nano-satellites to meet the requirements of space missions.
From developing the satellite electrical supply subsystem for the European Space Agency Moon Orbiter, to designing a satellite for wildlife tracking technology launched from the ISS, our space heritage dates back to 2006. We are widely recognised by UK & European Space organisations as being a unique satellite engineering training experience that sets high standards for our top-class Warwick students.
A typical WUSAT team annually comprises 14 students (4th Year MEng) and two academics from the School of Engineering. Through satellite engineering, we're fostering collaborations between academia and industry to build a major Midlands Space Cluster that will provide extensive research training, and facilities that will boost Midlands innovation and enhance the UK's space capability.
About us
The WUSAT team comprises students, academics and third party organisations. We promote a rigorous ESA/NASA style Systems approach to designing satellites to meet mission objectives. We are one of few organisations who put students into industry with this level of Space experience. Find out more...
Our missions
Our missions have included developing the Electrical Power Supply subsystem for the European Space Agency Moon Orbiter (ESMO), launching and testing a prototype CubeSat (a type of miniaturised satellite for space research) and developing a satellite to enhance wildlife tracking technology. Discover our missions so far...
Outcomes and impact
Our work is continuing to make a difference to both the development of Satellite Engineers and to the wider engineering community at Warwick and beyond. Since 2006, WUSAT has seen almost 100 student engineers graduate and go into industry with experience of the design, development, test, review, build, launch and operation of a satellite mission. Read more...