# SAT GUS

The first satellite that allows people around the world to receive selfies taken from space

## World’s First Space Selfie Satellite

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](https://space.crunchlabs.com/) 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.

**Technical Information**  
- **Nation**: United States  
- **Application**: Selfies from Space  
- **Operator**: Tyvak International & Crunchlabs  
- **Configuration**: 12U CubeSat  
- **Launch Vehicle**: SpaceX Falcon-9

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