Student-built satellite set to study rare atmospheric phenomenon in space
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University of Calgary students are set to launch FrontierSat, Calgary's first student-built satellite, in early 2026. The bread loaf-sized CubeSat will study STEVE, a rare atmospheric light phenomenon resembling aurora borealis. Partially funded by the Canadian Space Agency, the project has overcome delays and technical challenges. The satellite will orbit 510 kilometers above Earth for up to seven years, collecting space weather data and providing hands-on aerospace experience to over 100 students.
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