The Laboratory of Electromagnetism and Space Research of the Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH/SRL) has been selected to join the QB50 European initiative for the launch of 50 nano-satellites in the upper atmosphere by February, 2017.
The aim is to investigate with multi-point measurements the transition region between the atmosphere and space. The 50 nano-satellites follow the CubeSat standard, where a CubeSat is a modular satellite of standardized dimensions, assembled using primarily commercial, off-the shelf components.
This provides an excellent opportunity for the launch of a Greek miniaturized satellite that is entirely built by University students and engineers. Through the QB50 program a launch opportunity and part of the science payload are provided whereas the development of each CubeSat and the ground station for communications and operations are built by the host institution.
Launch Dates!!!
The deployment of DUTHSat from the International Space Station will be broadcasted live, on a date to be determined, at “24/7 Earth from Space”: (exact dates to be confirmed by NASA according to the ISS crew schedule).
Or even better join us to watch the launch together at DUTHSat's ground station in Xanthi!!!
On March 19, 2017 10:56 PM look for DUTHSat’s launch from the Kennedy Space Centre to the International Space Station, atop an Atlas V rocket:
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DUTHSat GR01
a greek cubesat
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