NASO
ESA's RAMSES mission aims to rendezvous with asteroid 99942 Apophis during its close Earth flyby in April 2029. The mission's key goal is to capture high-resolution images of the asteroid’s surface and analyze any changes during the flyby.
Factsheet
- Schools involved School of Engineering and Computer Science
- Institute(s) Institute for Surface Applied Laser, Phototonics and Surface Technologies ALPS
- Research unit(s) ALPS / Laser and Photonics
- Funding organisation Others
- Duration 01.12.2024 - 31.12.2025
- Head of project Prof. Dr. Beat Neuenschwander
- Partner Universität Bern
Situation
This project focuses on determining the best scientific imager for the Space and Planetary Science Division at UniBE. Options include using off-the-shelf components, reusing parts from previous developments, or custom integration. Supported by ALPS from BFH-TI with optical simulations, the study will evaluate feasibility, scientific merit, cost, and schedule, guiding an informed decision for the mission's tight timeline.
