# 3U CubeSat Launch

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [The University Of Manchester](/buyers/the-university-of-manchester/contract-awards)
- Published: 30 November 2018
- Planned start: 31 January 2019
- Planned end: 31 March 2020
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5a18bda2-ad0d-486d-b961-23c0b9a538a5-256406
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe596726-3806-4ad2-9a40-8bcddc840a1d

## Description

3U CubeSat Launch\. This requirement is for the launch of a CubeSat mission which would make in situ measurements of the lower thermosphere, measure thermospheric winds, and carry out spacecraft aerodynamic characterisation and control tests\. This requirement has specific Orbit Injection, and launch period\. The Space Systems Engineering research group has a wide range of interests and expertise in the development of novel technologies and methods for space system design and state-of-the-art research in orbital and hypersonic aerodynamics\. The group is also actively engaged in the development of nanosatellite missions for a variety of innovative applications and is leading the Horizon 2020 DISCOVERER programme which aims to radically redesign Earth observation satellites for sustained operation at significantly lower orbital altitudes\. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 737183\. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation\. https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type \(WEFO or EU\) : EU Funding Description This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 737183\. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a18bda2-ad0d-486d-b961-23c0b9a538a5-256406)