| Spacecraft | UoMBSat1 (UMBSAT1) |
|---|---|
| Type | PocketQube |
| Units or mass | PocketQube 1p |
| Status | not launched, expected in 2024 |
| Launcher | not launched |
| Entity name | University of Malta |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Headquarters | Malta |
| Partners | University of Birmingham |
| Oneliner |
Study the properties of an ionised region of the Earth’s upper atmosphere. |
| Description |
Study the properties of an ionised region of the Earth’s upper atmosphere (known as the ionosphere). This first launch will pave the way for a constellation of eight such satellites that will spread over a larger geographical area and hence gain better coverage of the ionosphere. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
Last modified: 2023-11-10
