Founded in 2011, UMSATS is a competition student group based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Our primary purpose and goal is to participate in the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge by designing, building and competing with a triple-cube nanosatellite. If you are a passionate about space, enthusiastic about challenges, dedicated to learning, and a degree-seeking student, we want you to join us!
Join the teamWho We AreA diverse, multidisciplinary team
UMSATS is a team which consists of 50+ degree-seeking students from undergraduate and graduate studies. Our multidisciplinary team is made up of students from the faculties of engineering, science, business, education, fine arts, and law. We believe that to make our project successful, we need the help of all talents and perspectives. Afterall, the space sector is a highly collaborative industry.
Our Mission, Vision, and GoalsAd Astra
Foster an inclusive culture for space exploration by making space missions accessible to undergraduate and graduate students
Launch the first student‐designed satellite in Manitoba
Develop and introduce alternative satellite technologies and push for economical access to space
Prepare students for future career opportunities in various industries through interdisciplinary teamwork
Promote the development of aerospace industry in Manitoba through space projects
Collaborate with industry leaders to establish networks and build professional relationships
Become a bridge between University of Manitoba students and the space industry
Student Lead ResearchSmall Satellite, Big Ideas
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About the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge Canada's national triplecube nanosatellite competition
The Canadian Satellite Challenge was founded in 2011 to challenge university students across Canada to engage in nanosatellite development, promote STEM careers, and educate the public on space topics.
Space mission development is one of the core focuses of the competition, and requires teams to participate in programme management development, preliminary design review, critical design review, and environmental testing. Each team is judged and given constructive criticism by Canadian space industry experts and veterans. Each milestone in the competition is ranked, driving the competitive spirit among participating teams.
Throughout the CSDC, students have the opportunity to participate in workshops, attend tours, and network with the Canadian space sector. These opportunities are valuable learning experiences, as well as an incentive for participation as students are invited behind the closed doors of some of Canada's most important facilities.
The CSDC also includes an outreach component as part of the team ranking, and the competition introduced the UrtheCast Outreach award in 2014. The winning team is determined by the quality and content of the outreach program. UMSATS received the first award in 2014 after reaching out to over 3,000 individuals locally, nationally, and internationally in classrooms, the community, and large events.
The current competition began in October 2014, and will close in May 2016. There are currently nine competing teams, which include: Concordia University, École Polytechnique de Montréal, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Victoria, University of Waterloo, York University, University of New South Wales (Australia), and of course, the University of Manitoba.
UMSATS AlumniSuccess Stories and Testimonials
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Are you an UMSATS alumni? Did UMSATS play a role in your future career, or do you just have great memories with the team? Share your story with us! Email chantelle.dubois@umsats.ca to learn more.