Name | Ukpik-1 (Western University – Nunavut Arctic College CubeSat Project) |
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Type | CubeSat |
Units or mass | 2U |
Status | not launched, expected in 2023 |
Organisation | The University of Western Ontario |
Institution | University |
Entity | Academic / Education |
Nation | Canada |
Oneliner |
Educational mission to flight-test a novel imaging system to provide virtual reality-ready images. |
Description |
Launching as a part of the Canadian CubeSat Project. The primary objective of Ukpik-1 is to provide students with experiential learning and training opportunities who are interested in spacecraft and ground station development and operations. These learnings will also be extended to STEM outreach program development and delivery. The secondary objective is to integrate and operate an immersive VR camera in orbit for education and outreach purposes. |
Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
Last modified: 2022-12-31
Detailed Ukpik-1 entry in the Database
Full Nanosats Database (much more data)