Florida UNiversity SATellite (FUNSAT)  Design  Competition

 The FUNSAT (Florida University SATellite) is a pico-satellite with a mass of 1 Kg and the size of 10 x 10 x 10 cm³. The main objectives of this competition are promotion of an interdisciplinary project for systems engineering, supporting a test-bed for advanced technologies such as MEMS, and promoting advanced study and career development for Florida students in the field of aerospace.

 The fourth annual FUNSAT competition is scheduled to begin this Fall 2007. This competition will allow students to work closely with professionals from the field on a project that will have great significance in the coming years. The competition will include the design, fabrication, and a possible launch into space for the winning design. In the conceptual design (first round), competitors will be provided with technical support by FSGC, NASA and space industries. The finalists will be fully supported for their detailed design and building of their FUNSAT, which are all material costs as well as a technical workshop at the Kennedy Space Center.

2007-2008 Competition Plans

Notice of Intent – Sep. 14, 2007

Conceptual Design Report Due - Dec. 3, 2007

Design Competition Area – Whole Satellite or Subsystem(s) / Payload

FUNSAT 2007-08 Finalists

Whole Satellite (alphabetical order)

1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; 2. Florida Institute of Technology; 3. University of Florida

Mission/Payload only

Florida International University

FUNSAT information and literature

Brochure

The Third Competition Workshop

The Florida University Satellite (FUNSAT) Design Competition is sponsored and administered by the Florida Space Grant Consortium.