The progress of the construction of the first satellite, which will be created in Cyprus and is expected to be launched into space in 2026, will be presented today at the Cyprus Center for Space Research and Innovation (C-SpaRC) in Nicosia.

According to the head of the Cyprus Space Research Organization (CSEO), Yorgos Danos, the satellite will conduct experiments using NASA sensors to better understand the impact of solar storms on the atmosphere of our planet. In addition, the satellite will monitor the environment and forests from above for early detection of fires.

“But the most important thing is that we acquire our own know-how and capabilities for the production of microsatellites, which is a particularly important area at the international level. In a few years, the lack of such an opportunity will be similar to today’s country without digitalization of governance.”

The satellite will be made of metal and will be about 30 centimeters long.

“So with the help of the most advanced technologies (for example, the miniaturization of cell phones), we can have satellites that are so small, with capabilities that much larger satellites had 20 years ago.”

The satellite with 3D-printed parts is being developed in collaboration with NASA and COSPAR, the leading international space research organization, and is expected to be launched in 2026.

In addition, modern equipment recently purchased for C-SpaRC, where infrastructure is being rapidly implemented, will be presented. This includes the only one in Cyprus and one of the few pan-European selective laser melting metal 3D printing (SLM) systems capable of printing metals with extremely high resolution, quality and large dimensions.

It is noted that SLM will soon be available for use by Cypriot companies belonging to the Cyprus Space Cluster, which will significantly expand their capabilities in the space sector.

“This development opens the way for Cyprus to dynamically enter the global space market, with revenues of 570 billion euros per year (2023),” the Cyprus Space Research Organization (CSEO) said in a statement.

Project partners: Cyprus Space Research Organization (CSEO), Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING), CYENS Center of Excellence, University of Cyprus.
C-SpaRC, a strategic infrastructure project (Strategic Infrastructure 1222) of Cyprus, is being implemented with funding from the Research and Innovation Foundation (IdEK), as well as with the assistance and cooperation of NASA.

A source: alphanews.live

https://cyprusbutterfly.com.cy/news/kiprskom-czentre-kosmicheskix-issledovanij-innovaczij