Government to fund Cornish satellite

In line with Spaceport Cornwall’s mission to promote the use of satellites for environmental monitoring, the satellite will bring the community together to address issues related to Cornwall’s marine health and its blue economy. Government funding will be used for the research, design and construction of CubeSat: Kernow Sat 1. The research will be undertaken by the University of Exeter who will lead a think tank with marine experts to establish the exact data. required to effectively research and implement activities surrounding Cornwall’s coastal health and associated economy.

Construction will be undertaken in conjunction with Oregon State University’s Open Source CubeSat and KISPE Space, who will share their expertise and knowledge with the Spaceport Cornwall outreach team. The team will work alongside Truro and Penwith College, using their new space technology training program to build the Kernow Sat 1 in Cornwall. Melissa Thorpe, Acting Director of Spaceport Cornwall

Glenn Caplin-Gray, Managing Director of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “Kernow Sat 1 will be a true team effort, designed, built and launched right here in Cornwall, with its data used to inform the decision. decision-making. on the ground. It is an extremely exciting project that will inspire a new generation on the importance of space and the environment, while strengthening our space economy. Source

Melissa Thorpe, Acting Head of Spaceport Cornwall, said: “We are delighted that this payload can be part of the first launch from Spaceport Cornwall. Engaging with the community and protecting the environment through Earth observation are integral to Spaceport’s mission and we hope to create a framework for community launches, helping to influence local politics through fundraising. key data. Once completed, Cornwall’s intention is for this payload to be one of the first payloads to be processed at Cornwall Newquay Airport.

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