Mission facts
Artist's impression of SSETI Express in orbit
Role of SSETI Express
SSETI Express is the first ESA student satellite. This project is:
- a technical pre-cursor to the SSETI ESEO micro-satellite, with several essential ESEO sub-systems being flown on-board
- a logistical pre-cursor to the future SSETI micro-satellite projects
- hugely motivational, enhancing the enthusiasm and dedication of students involved in the SSETI Programme
- a pilot project for the SSETI student community and a demonstration of how ESA experts can support student initiatives
- an inspiration for other educational satellite programmes developed by European students
SSETI Express brings together a number of educational and related programmes, academic institutions and commercial industries, thereby expanding the SSETI network for the mutual benefit of all.
Main characteristics
- Designed, built and operated by European students from 10 universities in nine countries, working in 15 teams
- Telemetry freely available on the web for download
- 'Radio Amateur Friendly' mission
- Launch platform for pico spacecraft
Last update: 5 September 2005
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