BGUSAT

Israeli research satellite

BGUSAT

BGUSAT satellite mission patch

Mission type| Earth observation
Technology
Operator| ISA/Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
COSPAR ID| 2017-008BD
SATCAT no.| 41999
Website| wwwee.ee.bgu.ac.il/~bgusat/menu_bar.htm
Mission duration| 6 years and 9 days
Spacecraft properties
Manufacturer| IAI
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Launch mass| 5 kilograms (11 lb) [1]
Dimensions| 30 x 10 x 10 cm (3U cubesat)
Start of mission
Launch date| 15 February 2017, 03:58 UTC[2]
Rocket| PSLV-C37
Launch site| Sriharikota Launching Range
Contractor| ISRO
Entered service| 15 February 2017, 03:58 UTC[2]
End of mission
Decay date| 24 February 2023[3]
Orbital parameters
Reference system| Geocentric
Regime| LEO
Perigee altitude| 505 km
Apogee altitude| 505 km

BGUSAT was an Israeli research CubeSat built by the IAI and Ben Gurion University.

## Mission

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BGUSAT was a research satellite designed to explore atmospheric and weather phenomena in infra-red wavelengths, analyzing atmospheric gaseous contents and atmospheric glow.[1] As a student research satellite, it allowed the students to gain experience with the development and integration of a nano-satellite.

## Satellite

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The satellite was a basic 3U CubeSat (30 x 10 x 10 cm) with a mass of about 5 kg.[1] The onboard computer was a GR712RC designed by Ramon Chips and Cobham Gaisle.

The camera payload was a small camera, working in the wavelength of IR and NIR 1.7 - 1.55  [ μ m ] {\displaystyle \ [\mu m]} .[4] The ground station was operated by the researchers and students of Ben Gurion University.

## History

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Originally called NEGEVSAT, the project started as a Ben Gurion University student project in 2008.[5] Originally planned as a 1U CubeSat (10 x 10 x 10 cm) the satellite was planned in conjunction of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences.[6] The students worked on the design of the altitude and control system, the power system and ground station operations. After a few years, the project was put on hold due to lack of funding.

By 2013, the BGUSAT project was restarted. With the donation of Rachel and Max Javit from Connecticut, the satellite's design evolved to a 3U CubeSat (30x10x10 cm) with a small Earth observation camera.[7] The donation allowed also for a small GPS and communication device and initial ground station operations. Collaboration with IAI to use their CubeSat bus platform and a new on board computer.[1]

In addition, a sum of 1 Million NIS was dedicated by the Israeli Space Agency for research and image processing of the images received from the satellite.[4]

BGUSAT was successfully launched on February 15, 2017, 03:58 UTC on PSLV-C37 on a record-breaking launch which released 104 satellites.[8][2] The Israeli DIDO-2 nano-satellite was also launched in the same launch.

BGUSAT decayed from orbit on February 24, 2023.[3]

## Mission patch

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The mission patch was designed by Tal Inbar and Igal Gabai to look like the silhouette of the head of David Ben-Gurion, surrounded by an orange lining representing the Negev area. The satellite watches the Earth and Israel, while the blue glow represents the atmospheric studies. The constellation Columba (Dove in Hebrew) is shown representing peace as well as the launch date, February, in which Columba is clearly seen over the Israeli skies. The Israeli flag, Ben Gurion University's logo and the Israeli space agency's logos are clearly seen.

## See also

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* Spaceflight portal

* 2017 in spaceflight

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Israeli research nanosatellite BGUSAT to be launched this year (in Hebrew)". Israeli space Agency. January 19, 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
2. ^ a b c "Isro creates history, launches 104 satellites in one go". The Times of India. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
3. ^ a b "BGUSAT". N2YO.com. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
4. ^ a b "Call for proposal on research to be performed with the BGUSAT data to be launched at end of 2016 (in Hebrew)". Israeli space Agency. November 3, 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
5. ^ "Scholarships for female students in the Faculty of Industrial Engineering for working on the NEGEVSAT satellite". January 26, 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
6. ^ "BGUSat - PDR report, Forth year engineering project" (PDF). December 28, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 September 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
7. ^ "New Satellite Will Be Israel's 'Eye' In The Sky". September 9, 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
8. ^ Global, IndraStra. "NEWS | India's ISRO Successfully Launched 104 Satellites in a Single Mission". IndraStra. ISSN 2381-3652.

## External links

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* BGUSAT website at Ben Gurion University website
* BGUSAT on Guther's Space Page

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