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SunbYte

SunbYte (Sheffield University Nova Balloon Telescope) is a continuing University of Sheffield student space-instrumentation team. Official Sheffield sources document multiple SunbYte iterations, an ESA REXUS/BEXUS programme win, and the design of a solar H-alpha telescope with tracking and stabilisation systems. No launch or orbital success is claimed.

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Field
Student Space Instruments and Balloon Experiments
Name
SunbYte
Region
EU
Status
active

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Description
SunbYte (Sheffield University Nova Balloon Telescope) is a continuing University of Sheffield student space-instrumentation team. Official Sheffield sources document multiple SunbYte iterations, an ESA REXUS/BEXUS programme win, and the design of a solar H-alpha telescope with tracking and stabilisation systems. No launch or orbital success is claimed.
Latitude
53.381094
Location
Longitude
-1.492713
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Creation Time
August 8, 2026 at 08:05:10 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 08:05:10 UTC