The MCubed-2 launch is fast approaching. It is currently holding at 05 December 2013. We expect a evening launch, California time, with CubeSats deploying approximately three hours later. More details will be provided as we learn them! Additional details are located at SpaceFlightNow.com, look for NROL-39.
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Michigan students and alumni in Aerospace Summer Games
The Aerospace Summer Games are an annual tradition where the aerospace companies in the LA-area compete in some friendly competition. This years games were held in July, and many MXL, S3FL, and other Michigan engineering students and alumni participated. Included in the picture below are students and alumni that were either summer interns or are Continue Reading »
Peach Mountain Panorama
Last week, we spent some time cleaning and inspecting the dish. Here is a view from inside the dish as we surveyed the mounts and surface. We are almost complete with our full site survey to assess upgradability to support satellite tracking. The results are promising, and if all goes well, we could have a Continue Reading »
Strato Sun Rise Flight!
We’re launching at sunrise tomorrow! Dhani Jones will be sending us off before he heads to the airport tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by Dhani. Let’s fly that bowtie in space next time!
Small Sat – First Place!
Congratulations to John Springmann who won the first place award in the 21st Frank Redd Student Paper Competition at the Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah. John’s paper and presentation, On-Orbit Calibration of Photodiodes for Attitude Determination, was selected best by a field of judges from industry, academia, and government. This is John’s second Continue Reading »