RADSAT-SK2 Spacecraft

Satellite name RADSAT-SK2
Form factor CubeSat
Units or mass 2U
Status not launched, expected in 2026
Launcher not launched
Organisation University of Saskatchewan
Institution University
Entity type Academic / Education
Headquarters Canada
Launch brokerer Exolaunch
Partners University of Regina, Canadian Space Agency
Oneliner

Educational mission to study radiation effects and a small camera to measure cloud coverage.

Description

RADSAT-SK2 has the primary goal of training highly qualified personnel by providing students with training in applied technical and project management skills outside of what they would learn in a classroom. RADSAT-SK2 will provide amateur radio services in the form of a beacon and digipeater. These services not only serve the amateur community, but are also a critical part of establishing first contact. The project will allow the students to conduct scientific experiments using onboard payloads.

The primary payload will study radiation effects on electronics and investigate ways to mitigate their effects. A secondary payload will perform climate science by making cloud coverage measurements using a small camera. These payloads are designed to enhance the student learning opportunities made available by participation in this project. Finally, the project will provide community outreach to raise awareness of the space industry in Canada. 

Results

Late 2023 - no contact with RADSAT-SK yet. Sill trying to talk with RADSAT-SK.

Notes

One of 9 winners of the 2023 CUBICS Canadian CubeSat Project.

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Last modified: 2025-12-29

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