UChicago CubeSat Division
UChicago CubeSat Division is a distinct undergraduate-led satellite team within the UChicago Space Program at the University of Chicago. Its PULSE-A mission develops polarization-modulated optical communications from space to ground, while PULSE-Q passed its winter 2026 mission concept review and is moving through Phase A for quantum space-to-ground communications. The team performs hands-on spacecraft, optical, and mission-engineering work; no launch or orbital result is claimed.
Identity
- Field
- Student CubeSat development, laser communications, quantum communications, spacecraft systems, and mission engineering
- Name
- UChicago CubeSat Division
- Region
- NA
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- UChicago CubeSat Division is a distinct undergraduate-led satellite team within the UChicago Space Program at the University of Chicago. Its PULSE-A mission develops polarization-modulated optical communications from space to ground, while PULSE-Q passed its winter 2026 mission concept review and is moving through Phase A for quantum space-to-ground communications. The team performs hands-on spacecraft, optical, and mission-engineering work; no launch or orbital result is claimed.
- Latitude
- 41.785088
- Location
- Longitude
- -87.593502
- University
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 11:36:42 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 11:36:42 UTC