WHO WE ARE

The University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society (UMSATS) is one of the university’s largest interdisciplinary student organizations. Our team is made up of passionate, driven, and dedicated students, from first-year undergraduates to graduate students, representing a wide range of faculties including engineering, science, business, and more. Founded in October 2010, the society has been actively engaged in advancing space-related projects and initiatives since its inception.

CubeSat

Project Summary

Since 2010, the UMSATS CubeSat team has been developing a 3U CubeSat called TSAT. Over the years, the team has completed several iterations of the satellite, with the ultimate goal of launching the current version, TSAT-7. The team also participates in the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge (CSDC), showcasing each iteration of TSAT in the biannual competition.

Key Milestones

TSAT-4: 1st place at CSDC-4 in 2018.
TSAT-5: CSDC cancelled due to COVID-19.
TSAT-6: 1st place at CSDC-6 in 2023.
TSAT-7: Development is in-progress.

Current Project

TSAT-7 builds on previous iterations, representing our most ambitious satellite project to date.

Rocketry

Project Summary

Founded in 2018, the UMSATS Rocketry team has been developing a sounding rocket called Winnie. The team competes in both the Launch Canada Challenge (LCC) and Spaceport America Cup (SAC), both in the 10,000 ft category. The team aims to expose students to the explosive field that is rocketry.

Key Milestones

Successfully launched our inaugural rocket, Winnie, at the 2019 Spaceport America Cup.
Built and launched successive rocket iterations at LCC.
Built and launched successive rocket iterations at SAC.

Current Project

Developing a student-made hybrid propulsion system to eventually replace the commercial motors used in past flights.