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UM5-EOSat is an Earth observation nanosatellite developed by Mohammed V University of Rabat (UM5R) in Morocco. The mission marked Morocco's first university-built satellites.
The satellite was developed by researchers at the Center for Research in Space Technologies (CURT/CURTS) at the Mohammadia School of Engineers, in collaboration with the National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST) and the Royal Center for Space Studies and Research (CRERS).
UM5-EOSat carries an Earth observation camera for imaging Moroccan territory from low Earth orbit. The 3U CubeSat has a mass of less than 4 kg and dimensions of approximately 300 x 100 x 100 mm.
The spacecraft features a reprogrammable onboard system, allowing its functions to be modified or updated after launch. Operations are conducted by CURTS through dedicated ground stations. The acquired imagery and other mission data are intended for use by government authorities, universities and research institutions in Morocco.
It was launched on August 16, 2024, aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, together with the university's UM5-Ribat satellite.
| Nation: | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Earth observation |
| Operator: | Mohammed V University of Rabat (UM5R) |
| Contractors: | Mohammed V University of Rabat (UM5R) |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | CubeSat (3U) |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 4 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM5-EOSat (UM5Sat-EOSat) | 2024-149CR | 16.08.2024 | Va SLC-4E | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Capella 15, Tyche, AWS, QPS-SAR 8, Van Zyl 1, Tanager 1, EagleEye, Umbra-SAR 09, 10, ICEYE X33, X39, X40, X43, ŅuSat 48, ..., 50, GNOMES 5, Hawk 10A, 10B, 10C, LUR 1, ION-SCV 012, Sedna 1, Lemur-2 193, ..., 196, Hubble 3, ERNST, CAKRA 1, BRO 14, 15, Connecta-IoT 1, ..., 4, CUAVA 2, Hyperfield 1A, HYPSO 2, Iperdrone.0, Kanyini, Lemu Nge, Φ-sat 2, PTD 4, PTD R, Sateliot 1, 2, 3, 4, Tomorrow S1, 2, TROOP F2, Waratah Seed 1, WREN 1, Flock-4be 1, ..., 36, GNA-3, Lemur-2 191, 192, Nightjar, QUBE, SATORO T2, TORO, UM5-EOSat, UM5-Ribat, Deimos, Lopen, Rock, OreSat 0.5, GaindéSat 1A, Pico 1B-1, ..., 9 |
Launch Sites:
- Va = Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA
