MUNStar-1 Satellite Attitude Control System Development

C-CORE and Memorial University have teamed to supervised the development of a 3U CubeSat called MUNStar-1. The CubeSat is an earth observation satellite containing a scientific payload for the measurement of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Reflectometry (GNSS-R) signals. The satellite will measure a number of ocean parameters to help understand climate change impacts, particularly in the North Atlantic, and specifically the waters around Eastern Canada and into the Arctic Ocean. MUNStar-1 is intended to be designed and built by students under the supervision of C-CORE and Memorial University Researchers. MUNStar-1’s scientific payload will play a role in helping to understand Canada’s ocean environment. The ocean plays a significant role in global climate and human activities, and therefore, a good knowledge of our oceans is critical. MUNStar-1 will provide a means of developing innovative GNSS-R applications that can provide important inputs to weather and climate models. The MUNStar-1 research team will focus on providing enhanced knowledge on Canada’s oceans, and climate change impacts.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jonathan Anderson

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Partner:

C-CORE

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

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