| Spacecraft name | SkyHopper |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 12U |
| Status | not launched, expected in 2025 |
| Launcher | not launched |
| Organization | University of Melbourne |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Oneliner |
Rapid follow-up of Gamma Ray Bursts using telescope for 1-1.7 micron observations with actively cooled detector. |
| Description |
Rapid follow-up of Gamma Ray Bursts originating in the infancy of the Universe and in searching for extra-solar planet around the coldest stars in the Solar neighbourhood. Reflective telescope optimized for 1-1.7 micron observations with an actively cooled detector with 4 megapixel. SpIRIT, to be launched by 2022, represents a substantial step towards SkyHopper’s ultimate success, and demonstrates the strength of the collaboration between the two countries for conducting astrophysics research from space. |
| Sources | [1] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
