Following the successful launch of the Killick-1 satellite from the International Space Station in May of this year, MUN engineering students are developing a second earth observation satellite with a mission to study the ocean as part of the Canadian Space Agency CUBICS program.
Government is investing $350,000 from the Research Innovation Fund to help Memorial University develop a MUNStar-1 satellite. Following the successful launch of the Killick-1 satellite from the International Space Station in May of this year, MUN engineering students are developing a second earth observation satellite with a mission to study the ocean as part of the Canadian Space Agency CUBICS program. The satellite will collect GPS signals reflected from the earth’s surface as a passive radar to measure waves, winds, sea ice, oil spills and other ocean parameters from space. The team includes a large group of undergraduate and graduate electrical, mechanical and mechatronics engineering students. The satellite will be deployed to a sun synchronous orbit or an orbit similar to the International Space Station.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
