Grenoble university space centre

Our project

What are nanosatellite?

Nanosatellites are a new category of small spacecraft ranging from 1 to 50 kg.
They are composed of a "payload" that allows the scientific experiment to be conducted, and a "platform" that allows it to be transported and powered.
 

Our projects :


AMICal Sat : The first CSUG nano-satellite

The first CubeSat launched by CSUG (September 2020), AMICal Sat is a polar lights observation project.
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ThingSat : the internet of things in wild area

ThingSat aims to demonstrate the reliability of a satellite connectivity solution for objects in remote areas.
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ATISE : Aurora analysis using spectrometry

ATISE is a nanosatellite which aims at the spectrometric study of the polar lights and the Airglow.
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QlevEr Sat : Earth observation and artificial intelligence

QlevEr Sat will observe from space the evolution of land areas and human activities with high societal stakes.
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NanoBob : Intricate photons between the ground and space

NanoBob try to demonstrate the experimental feasibility of quantum communication over a distance greater than 500 km.
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NanoCarb : Europe tracking down greenhouse gases

Through NanoCarb, CSUG is developing a major instrument for the Horizon 2020 SCARBO (Space CARBon Observatory) project.
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