Meet the team: J2050

J2050 is a team of University of Padova students aiming to innovate space technology and educate future generations about space. The team includes students from engineering, computer science, and communication, blending diverse expertise to ensure detailed design, mechanics, software, and market viability for their satellite. This collaborative approach enhances the satellite’s quality while providing students with valuable teamwork and project management skills. Their current project, RedPill, is a cost-efficient 2P PocketQube satellite carrying three payloads designed to address common challenges in space exploration. Redpill is the first University of Padova satellite going to orbit.

• CRYSTALS is a non-mechanical space cover aimed at reducing the risks associated with the failure of mechanical parts in traditional covers.
• CLOUD is a sub-millimeter space debris detector that helps to better describe the debris environment in Low Earth Orbit.
• CLEAR is a tracking system using LEDs visible from Earth, allowing better satellite’s orbit determination.

From concept to fabrication, every phase is conducted within the university’s facilities, ensuring high-quality control and providing comprehensive hands-on experience and thesis opportunities for students.

J2050 makes all designs, software, and findings publicly available, promoting transparency, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. This open-source approach allows others to build upon their work, accelerating innovation in space technology.