Name | RADSAT-SK (IDRSat) |
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Type | CubeSat |
Units or mass | 2U |
Status | not launched, expected in 2023 |
Organisation | University of Saskatchewan |
Institution | University |
Entity | Academic / Education |
Nation | Canada |
Oneliner |
Study how materials degrade in space by studying material changes in colour, texture, brittleness, and electrical conductivity. |
Description |
RADSAT-SK has three technical objectives, the first being the validation and testing of a new type of radiation dosimeter being developed by faculty at the College of Engineering. This new type of sensor is much smaller and cheaper than current space-grade dosimeters. Along with the dosimeter we will also be testing the use of high-concentration melanin as a radiation shield in space. This research is also being conducted at the U of S by faculty at the college of pharmacology. Lastly, RADSAT-SK will have an earth-imaging camera on-board in the hope that our team can capture some images of Saskatchewan from space that we can share with the province. |
Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
Photo Sources | [1] |
Last modified: 2022-12-29
Detailed RADSAT-SK entry in the Database
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