Session
Poster Session 1
Location
Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Abstract
The Astronomy Society of Fulton Science Academy (ASFSA) is developing KorucuSAT, a 3U CubeSat designed to both inspire K–12 students through hands-on aerospace education and investigate how soft X-ray solar radiation impacts the Earth's F2 ionospheric layer. The satellite carries a Langmuir probe, three-axis magnetometer, and soft X-ray detector to correlate solar radiation with plasma parameters and geomagnetic activity, data critical to understanding disruptions in GNSS, HF communication, and radar systems. In parallel with its science goals, KorucuSAT is a platform for educational outreach, including classroom workshops, MIT Beaver Works curriculum integration, and a FlatSat-based Python coding challenge. The mission also partners with local schools and institutions such as the University of Georgia SSRL, ensuring the program’s longevity and impact beyond launch. KorucuSAT has undergone thorough technical and merit reviews by professionals from NASA JPL, MIT, and university partners.
Document Type
Event
KorucuSAT: A Student-Led CubeSat Mission Investigating Solar-Ionospheric Interactions and Promoting STEM Education
Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT
The Astronomy Society of Fulton Science Academy (ASFSA) is developing KorucuSAT, a 3U CubeSat designed to both inspire K–12 students through hands-on aerospace education and investigate how soft X-ray solar radiation impacts the Earth's F2 ionospheric layer. The satellite carries a Langmuir probe, three-axis magnetometer, and soft X-ray detector to correlate solar radiation with plasma parameters and geomagnetic activity, data critical to understanding disruptions in GNSS, HF communication, and radar systems. In parallel with its science goals, KorucuSAT is a platform for educational outreach, including classroom workshops, MIT Beaver Works curriculum integration, and a FlatSat-based Python coding challenge. The mission also partners with local schools and institutions such as the University of Georgia SSRL, ensuring the program’s longevity and impact beyond launch. KorucuSAT has undergone thorough technical and merit reviews by professionals from NASA JPL, MIT, and university partners.
