You'd be well within your rights to ask what the hell a space program is and why Melbourne has one. MSP is a student-led, student-run, not-for-profit that specialises in training and industry-readiness for undergraduate, masters, and PhD students. Our projects span a wide range, from animatronics to humanoids to satellite engineering. 

Contrary to popular belief, launching a satellite into space is a feasible ambition for a group of talented students. Our predecessors set the bar quite high with the launch of ACRUX-1 in 2019, and our goal is to kick things up a notch. We're doing it bigger and better by designing, testing and launching ACRUX-2, a fully equipped satellite about as big as a loaf of bread, as well as a dedicated ground station. Our mission is to be the first Australian student team to take a photo from space during an overhead pass, which will be accomplished with a proprietary camera system.

The journey has certainly been challenging but rewarding. My highlight has been getting to partner with local and international heavyweights, from EnduroSat to CSIRO! I've had the privilege of rubbing shoulders with some of the smartest people at these organisation, and I am nothing but inspired by their work!