Session
Technical Session IX: Smaller, Cheaper, Faster
Abstract
The UoSAT Spacecraft Engineering Research Unit at the University of Surrey has over the last 12 years built, launched and operated in space 7 satellites, a further 2 are ready for launch in Kourou French Guyana and yet another is being integrated at Surrey for launch in 1994. These satellites have been built on a small budget, typically around 1.5 million US$, and in a very short time, around 1 year from begin of design to launch. They have been built for a variety of customers, ranging from the French space agency CNES, to US third world aid organization Satellite. In 1985 the University founded Surrey Satellite Technology Limited, a wholly owned university company, to act as interface between the University and industry, with the aim to promote transfer of academic knowledge to industry, and to generate research funding in return. The satellites experience is offered to customers in a variety of packages, from a straightforward build and delivery by UoSAT, to a complete package including training for engineers, technology transfer and ground stations.
Overall Programmes at the University of Surrey
The UoSAT Spacecraft Engineering Research Unit at the University of Surrey has over the last 12 years built, launched and operated in space 7 satellites, a further 2 are ready for launch in Kourou French Guyana and yet another is being integrated at Surrey for launch in 1994. These satellites have been built on a small budget, typically around 1.5 million US$, and in a very short time, around 1 year from begin of design to launch. They have been built for a variety of customers, ranging from the French space agency CNES, to US third world aid organization Satellite. In 1985 the University founded Surrey Satellite Technology Limited, a wholly owned university company, to act as interface between the University and industry, with the aim to promote transfer of academic knowledge to industry, and to generate research funding in return. The satellites experience is offered to customers in a variety of packages, from a straightforward build and delivery by UoSAT, to a complete package including training for engineers, technology transfer and ground stations.
