The VELOX-1 was successfully launched into space on Monday (June 30) by a group of engineering students and researchers from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) .
The satellite is a unique two-in-one satellite that will deploy another satellite (VELOX-PIII) in a few time. The nano-satellite can take images, and will be used to test other technologies such as an inter-satellite communication system.
Professor Freddy Boey (NTU Provost) said the students have made Singapore proud with the launch of VELOX-I and VELOX-PIII. They were launched on India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.
It is an excellent showcase of NTU’s leading position in electrical and electronic engineering, and aerospace. It highlights our strengths in applied research and engineering, reinforcing Singapore’s position as an aerospace hub, and is a boost to the development of a local space industry,- Professor Freddy Boey
To control and monitor its satellites, NTU has built a new Mission Control Centre, which has advanced technology. Operated by NTU students and researchers, it will be the centre of operations for all four NTU satellites presently orbiting space, including future launches.
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