BLUEsat

Current project

Project Snapshot

As one of the longest-running student projects at UNSW, BLUEsat is a group of students harnessing new technologies to build Australia’s space future. Launching microsatellites from the International Space Centre and international travel to compete in Mars-inspired off-world robotic missions is just the start for this ambitious, starry-eyed crew.  

BLUEsat

About ChallENG Student Project

There are multiple different projects within the BLUEsat Student Project team: 

  • The Microsatellite (CubeSat) system and mission development  
  • Stratospheric balloon launches, such as the High-Altitude balloon Team which is involved in developing a radar system for NATO with the University of Pisa  
  • Maintaining a microsatellite ground station in partnership with ACSER  

Who we are looking for 

  • Self-motivated students with a passion for space   
  • Students interested in space technology and working in multi-disciplinary teams on space engineering projects   

Why you should join

BLUEsat offers incredible opportunities for undergraduates. By joining the team, you will:  

  • Cultivate independence and confidence in your skills and abilities way beyond the boundaries of your degree  
  • Learn how to work in a multidisciplinary team working towards a shared goal 
  • Get the opportunity to compete in international student engineering competitions  
Helena

“BLUEsat goes well beyond what you’re given in class because there are no answers - half the time you have to define the question yourself. It’s incredibly self-driven, which is terrifying, amazing and in my case, incredibly rewarding.” 

Helena Kertesz, Former BLUEsat President- 4th Year Mechatronics Engineer and Computer Science (2018)