How can you fit the stars in a backpack?
To understand whether distant planets can support life, we need to observe the activity of their stars, particularly in the ultraviolet spectrum – large portions of which are filtered out by our atmosphere. The EU-funded MAUVE(opens in new window) project developed a tiny orbital telescope that has become the world’s first commercial space science platform. The project has now been featured in the CORDIS series of explanatory videos titled ‘Make the connection with EU science’. While Hubble has UV capabilities, it is in high demand, making long-term observations of stellar activity impossible. “Providing long-term ultraviolet observations of stars, Mauve will allow scientists to track stellar activity changes over weeks, months or even years,” says project coordinator Marcell Tessenyi, CEO of Blue Skies Space. MAUVE highlights the evolution of Europe’s vibrant space science research and industry, opening new opportunities for faster, cheaper and more agile missions.
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