Our goal with this CubeSat is to measure the radiation from the Martian surface and from outer space. We plan on implementing two radiation sensors: one that would measure radiation from Mars, and the other would measure radiation from outside. The collected data would give us an estimate of the radiation around Mars’ atmosphere and with this information help with temperature, climate, radiation, etc. This would also provide us with a feel for what a satellite would experience while in orbit.

This project is solving the Hitch a Ride to Mars challenge.


Everything in the world emits radioactive waves. Our project will be specifically meant to measure atmospheric radiation from Mars. Through radiation, we can measure temperature, climate, and its effects on other satellites that would orbit Mars. The CubeSat will be located an altitude away from the surface and measure the amount of radiation being emitted from the surface into the atmosphere. Our CubeSat will have a gyroscope to orient itself towards the planet so that the measurements are consistently measured.

Project Information

License: GNU General Public License
Source Code/Project URL: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1AphaeDHGD_YUJYT0FrVGdjSjQ&usp=sharing


Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1AphaeDHGD_YUJYT0FrVGdjSjQ&usp=sharing