We have just wrapped up our summer 2023 intern program and it was a huge success. We’re incredibly proud of the interns who joined us. The interns were tasked with developing a 2U CubeSat to fly on a high-altitude balloon (HAB) with tech demo payloads for future applications by Quantum Space. The interns utilized commercial off the shelf components and followed a firm 10 week schedule from design conception to flight. The interns were supervised by a team of Quantum engineers - Collin Deans, Eileen Liu, Justin Cassidy and Mohamed Nassif who provided guidance and mentorship.
The first five weeks were devoted to the design phase consisting of two design reviews - Systems Concept Review in Week 2 and Engineering Design Review in Week 5. Upon a successful EDR, the interns proceeded to start fabrication, integration and testing. A Flight Readiness Review was also conducted during the week of the launch.
Below: Quantum Interns 2023, Quantum Interns and UMD BPP Launch team, the HAB just after launch, and MUON in flight at about 85 feet.
The HAB launch was contracted out to the Balloon Payload Program at the University of Maryland’s Department of Aerospace Engineering. On the morning of August 6th, the interns successfully launched their CubeSat called MUON from Emmitsburg, MD. They were able to successfully communicate with their CubeSat up to an altitude of 88,000 ft and a slant range of 105, 000 ft. Watch the video below!
We wish our interns the best of luck as they head back to school this fall to further their education. Quantum Space will welcome a new class of interns in summer 2024. Follow us on LinkedIn to get updates on when the application will be available.
Intern team
Spencer Baird - Project Manager
Kruti Bhingradiya - Chief Engineer
Sierra Raspa - Software/Comms Lead
Callie Ellsworth - Mechanical Lead
Chidobem Udejiofor - Avionics Lead
Justin Rhoads - Comms/I&T Engineer
Liam Rhoads - Mechanical and Payload Engineer