Croydon High School's Mission Pegasus project achieved a significant milestone with successful live flight testing of CubeSat systems by the student-led Astrogazers team. The testing occurred on July 1 at Cranfield Airport aboard the FAAM Airborne Laboratory. This project involved extensive preparation, including lab testing at the Surrey Space Centre and a remote sensor station installation on the school roof. With successful data collection during the flight, the team is now focused on building the final engineering model and securing a launch partner, while seeking sponsorship for the construction of the satellite.
When one of my pupils asked me, 'can we go to space?', naturally I said yes. The Astrogazers with their CubeSat system... Our students have built a working satellite instrument and have now tested it under genuine flight conditions.
Part of their success is due to the fact that they operate with all the professionalism of a real space company. They tackle setbacks head-on through collaborative problem solving and methodical troubleshooting, ensuring nothing is left to chance.
With critical foresight, they anticipate potential issues and embed robust preventative measures. This is real science, performed at the highest level.
The team is now seeking sponsorship to help fund the construction of the flight-ready satellite using space-grade materials.
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