Mauritius Research and Innovation Council
Team Photo Credit: MRIC
"The First Mauritian Satellite is a historical achievement for the Republic of Mauritius. We are proud to count amongst the handful of Space faring Small Island Developing States. This initiative prompts a number of promising avenues for research development and innovation in Space and Satellite technology in Mauritius - fields which were, in the recent past, unaccessible for our small nation. We look forward to seeing Space and Satellite technology bring a new thrust to STEM in Mauritius." Vickram Bissonauth, co- project coordinator from Mauritius Research and Innovation Council
AWARDS
KiboCUBE
The first satellite of Mauritius, MIR-SAT 1 was launched thanks to KiboCUBE. The initial goal of the team from Mauritius Research Innovation Council was to design, develop, and operate a CubeSat-class satellite to test the transmission of imagery and on-board communication systems. MIRS-SAT 1 was deployed in orbit on 22 June 2021.
News
- The Prime Minister, Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, inaugurated the Satellite Ground Station (7 October 2021)
- " Mauritius Imagery and Radiotelecommunication Satellite (MIR-SAT1) Commemorative Magazine" published (7 October 2021)
- Mauritius deploys first satellite into low-Earth orbit by ITU (25 June 2021)
- Successful Deployment of First Mauritian Satellite, Selected in the Third Round of KiboCUBE Program by JAXA (25 June 2021)
- The First Mauritian Satellite deployed in Space by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mauritius (23 June 2021)
- The First Mauritian Satellite MIR-SAT 1 has Successfully Launched by AAC Clyde Space (22 June 2021)
- Mauritius deploys first satellite thanks to UNOOSA and JAXA KiboCUBE programme (22 June 2021)
- Small Satellites Deployment from "Kibo" (MIR-SAT 1, Mauritius) YouTube streaming by JAXA (22 June 2021)
- CRS-22 #NASASocial What's on Board Briefing by NASA Kennedy Space Center (2 June 2021)
- MIR-SAT 1, Mauritius First Satelite to be Launched on 3 June by Space in Africa (29 May 2021)
- Mauritius selected as winner for 3rd Round of KiboCube (June 2018)
Activities
- Interview Article with MRIC team members by UNOOSA (11 August 2021)
- Inspiring young Mauritians to Space and Satellite Technology (December 2020)
Publications
Photos
MIR-SAT1 deployed from the ISS ©JAXA/NASA
Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius The Hon Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH witnessing the deployment of MIR-SAT1 (In front left) ©Government of Mauritius
Ambassador of Japan to Mauritius H.E. KAWAGUCHI Shuichiro witnessing the deployment of MIR-SAT1 (In front left) ©Government of Mauritius