Over a decade in development, involving around 300 students from the University of Montpellier and all over the world, Robusta-3A will be its seventh satellite developed entirely in-house, having learnt much from the development and launch of smaller Robusta-1U satellites. The project has offered hands-on training, engineering and scientific experience to the next generation of space engineers and researchers.
"It is a real pleasure and above all with great pride that we work on Robusta-3A. This project has inspired us to take on technological and human challenges, which makes the successes achieved so far even more beautiful and rewarding,” says Romain Briand, “We are very proud as well to launch on the first Ariane 6 flight, which will be followed with great interest by all space enthusiasts."
"Being a part of the Robusta-3A project has been a tremendous challenge and incredibly enriching,” adds Sara Vega Martinez, Electrical Power System Engineer, “I am thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to launch on the Ariane 6 rocket. This experience has been an unparalleled source of learning and achievements."