MAUVE - A UV satellite for space science

我们建议建造一个准备发射的立方体卫星（MAUVE），用于在紫外线（UV）光谱窗口中观测恒星。MAUVE将由一个以空间为重点的中小企业联盟设计和建造，并将能够在其3年的预期寿命内观测数十颗不同的恒星，从而研究恒星耀斑活动和系外行星的可居住性。MAUVE计划将展示立方体卫星向天文和行星界提供数据的潜力，以补充和增强欧空局和其他空间机构建造的科学卫星的输出。在这个项目中，我们的立方体卫星将从TRL3移动到TRL 6，并将证明16U配置可以提供出色的科学数据，同时开发与探测器接口的关键技术，热设计和高性能指向精度。该项目及其后续发展基于支撑欧洲空间4.0能力交付的基本理念，建立公私伙伴关系，采用独特的商业方法进行空间科学数据交付，建立一个由欧洲领导的全球科学家社区。在如此短的时间内交付这样一个完整的系统，将是空间界现有技术的一个突破，使空间研究和探索进入一个新时代

We propose building a ready to launch Cubesat (MAUVE) optimised for the observation ofstarsin the Ultra Violet (UV)spectral window. MAUVE will be designed and built by a consortium of space focused SMEs, and will be capable of observing over tens of different stars during its expected lifetime of 3 years, enabling studies of stellar flaring activity and exoplanet habitability. The MAUVE program will demonstrate the potential for cubesats to deliver data to the astronomical and planetary community that complement and enhance the outputs of science satellites built by ESA and other space agencies. Our Cubesat will move from TRL3 to TRL 6 within this project and will prove a 16U configuration for delivering excellent science data, while developing the key technologies in the interface with the detector, the thermal design and high performance pointing accuracy. The project and its subsequent development is based on the basic philosophy underpinning delivery of Space 4.0 capabilities in Europe, the establishment of private-public partnerships, with a unique commercial approach to space science data delivery, building a global community of scientists with European leadership. The delivery of such a complete system on such a condensed timescale will be a breakthrough in the technology available to the space community, enabling a new era of space research and exploration