The FUNSAT (Florida University SATellite) is a pico-satellite with a maximum mass of 1 Kg and the size of 10 x 10 x 10 cm3. The main objectives of this competition are promotion of an interdisciplinary project for systems engineering, supporting a test-bed for advanced technologies such as MEMS, and promoting advanced study and career development for Florida students in the field of aerospace.
The sixth annual FUNSAT competition is scheduled to begin this Fall 2009. This competition will allow students to work closely with professionals from the field on a project that will have great significance in the coming years. The competition will include the design, fabrication, and a possible launch into space for the winning design. In the conceptual design (first round), competitors will be provided with technical support by FSGC, NASA and space industries. The finalists will be fully supported for their detailed design and building of their FUNSAT, which are all material costs as well as a technical workshop at the Kennedy Space Center.
This year we are making our tech CD more available to students and advisers by having files online. Our Tech CD information can be found at www.getdropbox.com. The username is funsat@mail.ucf.edu. The password is florida. If you have any questions please e-mail us.
Sixth Annual FUNSAT Competition Timeline
Competition Categories:
Whole Satellite
Subsystem or Payload
Notice of Intent - September 18, 2009
Conceptual Design Report Due - December 7, 2009
Finalists Announced - January 5, 2010 (tentative)
Detailed Design Report - April 21, 2010 (tentative)
Presentation of Detailed Design Report (Workshop) - May 7, 2010
Sixth Annual FUNSAT Competition Results
First Place - $7500
University of Central Florida
Second Place - $1000
University of Florida
Third Place - $500
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
In addition, all schools which participated were awarded $500 upon submission of their Conceptual Design Report
Fifth Annual FUNSAT Competition Results
First Place - $7500
University of Florida
Second Place - $1000
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Third Place - $500
University of Central Florida
In addition, all schools which participated were awarded $750 upon submission of their Conceptual Design Report
The Florida University Satellite (FUNSAT) Design Competition is sponsored by Florida Space Grant Consortium, Florida Space Institute, and Space Florida.
Last Modified June 30, 2010