Mauritius Research and Innovation Council
Team Photo Credit: MRIC
"The First Mauritian Satellite is a historical achievement for the Republic of Mauritius. We are proud to count amongst the handful of Space faring Small Island Developing States. This initiative prompts a number of promising avenues for research development and innovation in Space and Satellite technology in Mauritius - fields which were, in the recent past, unaccessible for our small nation. We look forward to seeing Space and Satellite technology bring a new thrust to STEM in Mauritius." Vickram Bissonauth, co- project coordinator from Mauritius Research and Innovation Council
AWARDS
KiboCUBE
The first satellite of Mauritius, MIR-SAT 1 has been deployed from the International Space Station on 22 June 2021 (click here to see the deployment from JAXA YouTube) thanks to KiboCUBE. The initial goal of the team from Mauritius Research Innovation Council was to design, develop, and operate a CubeSat-class satellite to test the transmission of imagery and on-board communication systems. MIRS-SAT 1 was deployed in orbit on 22 June 2021.
News
- The Prime Minister, Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, inaugurated the Satellite Ground Station (7 October 2021)
- " Mauritius Imagery and Radiotelecommunication Satellite (MIR-SAT1) Commemorative Magazine" published (7 October 2021)
- Mauritius deploys first satellite into low-Earth orbit by ITU (25 June 2021)
- Successful Deployment of First Mauritian Satellite, Selected in the Third Round of KiboCUBE Program by JAXA (25 June 2021)
- The First Mauritian Satellite deployed in Space by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mauritius (23 June 2021)
- The First Mauritian Satellite MIR-SAT 1 has Successfully Launched by AAC Clyde Space (22 June 2021)
- Mauritius deploys first satellite thanks to UNOOSA and JAXA KiboCUBE programme (22 June 2021)
- Small Satellites Deployment from "Kibo" (MIR-SAT 1, Mauritius) YouTube streaming by JAXA (22 June 2021)
- CRS-22 #NASASocial What's on Board Briefing by NASA Kennedy Space Center (2 June 2021)
- MIR-SAT 1, Mauritius First Satelite to be Launched on 3 June by Space in Africa (29 May 2021)
- Mauritius selected as winner for 3rd Round of KiboCube (June 2018)
Activities
- Presented in UNOOSA 2023 COPUOS Side Event: Expanding Possibilities for Space Emerging Countries ( pdf & video 34:25-47:56 ) (2 June 2023)
- Presented in UNOOSA Access to Space for All Expert Meeting ( pdf & video 31:33-45:01 ) (17 May 2023)
- Interview Article with MRIC team members by UNOOSA (11 August 2021)
- Inspiring young Mauritians to Space and Satellite Technology (December 2020)
Publications
Photos
MIR-SAT1 deployed from the ISS ©JAXA/NASA
Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius The Hon Pravind Kumar JUGNAUTH witnessing the deployment of MIR-SAT1 (In front left) ©Government of Mauritius
Ambassador of Japan to Mauritius H.E. KAWAGUCHI Shuichiro witnessing the deployment of MIR-SAT1 (In front left) ©Government of Mauritius