Real Mini Satellite Hardware
Students work with actual Mini Satellite boards, not simulations. They assemble, wire, and program real satellite hardware from day one.
Hands-on STEM program
Build Your
Own Satellite
Mini Satellite Engineering Program
Students build and program real Mini Satellites, collect sensor data, and connect their work to real-world space missions. Space theory meets hands-on engineering.
STE / EDU-SAT
MCU
IMU
LoRa
01 Temperature
02 Pressure
03 GPS
04 Motion
05 LoRa
Drag the board to rotate · pull to separate
01 / From theory to telemetry
Start with the science.
Finish with a mission.
The programme moves from orbital foundations to hands-on satellite engineering in one connected flight plan.
- 01UnderstandSpace systems
- 02AssembleReal hardware
- 03ProgramSensors and data
- 04CollectLive telemetry
- 05AnalysePatterns and trends
- 06CompleteCapstone mission
02 / Payload manifest
What students get.
Everything needed to go from space theory to hands-on satellite engineering in one programme.
Hands-On Programming
Students write and upload real code, read sensor data via serial monitor, and log outputs to file, building genuine programming skills.
Live Sensor Data Collection
Students collect real data from temperature, pressure, humidity, GPS, IMU, gyroscope, and LoRa communication sensors.
Space Foundations First
Before touching hardware, students build a strong understanding of orbits, rockets, satellites, GPS, and real-world industry applications.
Data Visualization
Students plot and analyse multi-sensor data in a live dashboard, developing the analytical skills used by real satellite engineers.
Capstone Mission
The programme ends with a combined sensor challenge. Students navigate and complete tasks using all the skills and data they have built up.
03 / Full curriculum
20 modules.
Two mission phases.
The programme is split into two parts. Start with the science, then build the satellite.
Modules 01-07 Before students touch hardware, they build a strong theoretical understanding of how space, satellites, and real-world applications actually work.
M01Orbits
- LEO, MEO, GEO: what makes each orbit unique
- Why altitude affects satellite function and mission type
- Orbital period and how satellites stay in orbit
M02Atmospheric Layers
- Troposphere to exosphere: structure and boundaries
- Temperature, pressure, and density changes by layer
- How each layer affects satellites and space travel
M03How Rockets Work
- Rocket stages and why multi-stage rockets are used
- Payload separation and delivery to orbit
- The journey from launchpad to orbit
M04Satellites & Their Uses
- Categories: communication, navigation, Earth observation
- How satellites serve everyday life
- Satellite lifespan, orbit decay, and decommissioning
M05How GPS Works
- Signal triangulation: how 4 satellites find your location
- Timing, geometry, and accuracy
- Real-world applications of GPS beyond navigation
M06Starlink Case Study
- What is a satellite constellation?
- How Starlink delivers global internet coverage
- Coverage maps, latency, and real-world performance
M07Satellites & Industry
- Weather forecasting and disaster response
- Agriculture, land use, and remote sensing
- How satellite data serves environmental sectors
Modules 08-20 Students get their hands on real Mini Satellite hardware, program sensors, collect live data, visualise results, and complete a full capstone mission.
M08Meet the Mini Satellite
- Board identification and component overview
- Pin layout and power connections
- Wiring orientation and safety basics
M09Building with Breadboards / PCB
- Circuit basics: voltage, current, resistance
- Safe wiring practices
- Connecting sensors to the Mini Satellite board
M10Programming the Mini Satellite
- Writing and uploading basic code
- Reading sensor output via serial monitor
- Logging data to file
M11Temperature Sensor
- Continuous data logging over time
- Graphing temperature and identifying patterns
- Comparing Mini Satellite readings to real-world data
M12Altitude & Pressure
- Altitude readings at different heights
- Linking pressure changes to altitude and weather
- Comparing predicted vs measured values
M13Humidity Sensor
- Reading and logging humidity data
- Comparing indoor vs outdoor conditions
- Combining humidity with temperature for analysis
M14GPS
- Logging coordinates and plotting a path
- Understanding accuracy and signal strength
- Mapping a route using Mini Satellite GPS data
M15Motion & Acceleration (IMU)
- Detecting and logging movement events
- Reading acceleration data across 3 axes
- Identifying patterns from motion logs
M16Communication (LoRa)
- Wireless data transmission basics
- Sender and receiver setup
- Signal range testing and data integrity checks
M17Gyroscope
- Orientation tracking using gyroscope sensor
- Understanding 3D rotation: roll, pitch, and yaw
- Reading and interpreting live gyroscope output
M18Data Visualization
- Visualizing sensor readings in a live UI dashboard
- Plotting data from all sensors in real time
- Comparing and analysing trends across multiple sensors
M19Real Satellite Data
- Accessing real mission data from open sources
- Interpreting satellite sensor readings
- Comparing real data to Mini Satellite output
M20Treasure Track: Capstone Mission
- Combined multi-sensor challenge
- Navigate and complete tasks using Mini Satellite data
- Final assessment: applying all fundamental knowledge
04 / Satellite systems bench
Turn sensor readings into mission decisions.
Each hardware system feeds one connected engineering workflow.
TemperaturePressureHumidityGPSIMUGyroscopeLoRa
- 01SensorCapture a physical reading
- 02Embedded codeRead and process the signal
- 03Data logStore timestamped outputs
- 04DashboardVisualise patterns and trends
- 05Mission decisionInterpret evidence and act
05 / Learning outcomes
Real knowledge.
Real engineering.
By the end of the programme, students have real knowledge, real data, and real engineering experience.
Space Knowledge
- Understand how satellites orbit Earth and why altitude matters
- Explain how rockets work, stage by stage, from launch to orbit
- Describe how GPS, weather, and communications satellites work
- Connect satellite technology to real industries and daily life
- Analyse real-world cases like Starlink and satellite constellations
Engineering Skills
- Assemble and wire a real Mini Satellite board with multiple sensors
- Write, upload, and debug code to operate satellite hardware
- Collect, log, and compare live sensor data against real-world readings
- Visualise multi-sensor data in a live dashboard
- Complete a full capstone mission applying all programme skills
Technical Skills Gained
Embedded ProgrammingData LoggingTemperature SensingBarometric PressureHumidity SensingGPS TrackingIMU / AccelerometerGyroscopeLoRa CommunicationData VisualisationOrbital MechanicsSatellite SystemsMission Planning
Students leave with a direct connection between classroom science and professional space engineering: the same sensors, data types, and analysis methods used in real satellite missions.
06 / Programme dossier
Everything you need to know.
A complete path from fundamentals to a combined sensor challenge.
- Total modules
- 20 modules
- Programme parts
- Space Foundations + Mini Satellite Engineering
- Hardware
- Real Mini Satellite Kit
- Who it is for
- Middle & High School Students
- Format
- Hands-On + Online
- Capstone
- Treasure Track Mission
Programme fee
$499
- Real Mini Satellite hardware
- 20 learning modules
- Hands-on engineering
- Live sensor data
- Capstone mission
07 / Register your interest
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Ready to build your own satellite?
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- Real Mini Satellite hardware
- 20 modules
- Hands-on engineering
- Capstone mission