SAT GUS

The SAT GUS mission was developed by Tyvak International, a Terran Orbital Company, in close partnership with renowned YouTube engineer Mark Rober and CrunchLabs.

A Technological and Educational Breakthrough
Launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Transporter-12 mission on 14 January 2025, SAT GUS is a 12U CubeSat that now orbits Earth at an altitude of approximately 500 kilometers, completing an orbit roughly every 90 minutes. The satellite carries a robust imaging system from Redwire, along with a commercial Google Pixel smartphone that displays selfies submitted by users via CrunchLabs’ Space Selfie portal. These images are then captured with Earth’s curvature in the background and transmitted back to participants.

Tyvak International’s Contribution:

• Design and Assembly: Tyvak International led the end-to-end development, integration, and testing of SAT GUS at its facility in Turin, Italy.
• European Collaboration: Tyvak worked closely with partners including SCHOTT (radiation-resistant cover glass), Muon Space, and Centrotecnica Srl for environmental qualification testing.
• Mission Operations: The satellite is operated using Tyvak International’s control systems in collaboration with Terran Orbital’s global ground infrastructure.

Empowering the Next Generation through Space Access
SAT GUS is more than just a satellite — it’s a symbol of how space technology can become accessible and engaging. Through the CrunchLabs’ platform, people of all ages are invited to upload selfies and experience space in a deeply personal way. The initiative also supports educational outreach, particularly among underserved communities, to promote science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) education.