On April 13 (local time), sharing with TASS news agency, Mr. Eduard Boos, Director of the Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics of Moscow State University (MSU), said that this network is a key part of the federal project called "Human Resources for the Universe".
The core objective of the project is to enhance research capabilities on gamma-ray bursts (considered the most intense and brightest explosions in the universe since the Big Bang. They are extremely high-energy electromagnetic radiation flows, released in a very short period of time), temporary gamma phenomena and especially violent eruptions on the Sun's surface.
According to the set roadmap, a group of 3 satellites equipped with specialized gamma detectors will be launched into orbit in 2027. Among them, 2 satellites will be directly developed by experts at Moscow State University and the third satellite will be produced by Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University. The coordination between these leading educational institutions shows Russia's efforts in training high-quality human resources for the aerospace industry.
Mr. Boos explained in detail at the MSU Space Council meeting that the simultaneous operation of 3 satellites allows scientists to determine the origin of signals using the geometric triangle method. This is an advanced technique that helps fine-tune the coordinates of eruptions with much higher accuracy than previous single observation methods, thereby helping researchers better understand the physical nature of these cosmic phenomena.
The project received comprehensive support from MSU Rector Viktor Sadovnichy, especially for initiatives related to the CubeSat small satellite line. The application of CubeSat helps minimize costs while still ensuring high efficiency in scientific data collection.
The success of this satellite network is not only of academic significance but also plays an important role in improving the early warning system for space weather phenomena that can disrupt telecommunications infrastructure and power grids on Earth.
