CUAVA-2 Satellite – Results and Radiation

CUAVA-2 Satellite – Results and Radiation

CUAVA, the Australian Research Training Centre for CubeSats, UAVs and their Applications led by the University of Sydney, announces the CUAVA-2 satellite has now exceeded its anticipated lifespan, remaining in orbit for over 200 days.

CUAVA-2 is the third satellite built by CUAVA in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney. The satellite was launched alongside the Waratah Seed-1 and built by the same team. To provide redundancy and fail-safes, some of the instruments on CUAVA-2 were also flown on the Waratah Seed-1 mission.

CUAVA-2 sustained radiation-induced damage after deployment, however the foresight of the CUAVA team in flying identical or similar payloads on both CUAVA-2 and the Waratah Seed-1 has served the missions well, demonstrating space readiness for virtually all the technology on board the two satellites.

CUAVA-2 carries payloads produced by CUAVA’s academic research teams and university-based start-ups.

For more details on the current status of the CUAVA-2 mission, download our Media Release.

About CUAVA

CUAVA is funded by the Australian Research Council and working with Industry Partners. Its mission is to train the next generation of workers in advanced manufacturing, commercial space, and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications.  In doing so CUAVA has developed new instruments and technology to solve crucial problems, and develop a world-class Australian industry in CubeSats, UAVs, and related products. CUAVA has been in operation since December 2017, with headquarters based in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus.

CUAVA is the home of the Waratah Seed Consortium and the Waratah Seed-1 satellite.