CAPIBARA Presents Mission Concepts at 5th SSEA
Date: April 15, 2026
Location: Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany
Categories:Conference|Research|Mission Update
The CAPIBARA Collaboration was pleased to participate in the 5th Symposium on Space Educational Activities (SSEA), representing our ongoing student-led research in high-energy astrophysics and space instrumentation.
As the largest edition of SSEA to date, the conference brought together representatives from academia, industry, research institutions, and student groups across Europe.
🛰️ Mission Presentations
CAPIBARA contributions at SSEA focused on two core technical initiatives:
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Cosmic Ray Detector Payload: A dedicated poster presentation detailing the design and testing of our lightweight cosmic ray detector payload, developed to fly to space in partnership with the SPARK program.
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Gamma-Ray Transient CubeSat Concept: An introduction to our mission concept for a gamma-ray transient monitoring student CubeSat. Building on established heritage missions, this constellation concept aims for launch in the coming decade to coincide with next-generation multi-messenger astronomy observatories.
Explore the Projects
Detailed technical overviews of both initiatives are available on our Science Case and Initiatives Overview pages.
🤝 Community & Academic Exchange
SSEA provided a platform to share experiences, exchange insights with fellow student space programs, and establish collaborative connections across the European space sector.
The three-day program featured four parallel presentation tracks, poster sessions, and keynote lectures by industry and agency leaders. The discussions held throughout the week will directly inform and refine CAPIBARA’s technical roadmaps in the coming months.
The event also included visits to the ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre and a reception hosted by the Bayerische Staatskanzlei at the Munich Residenz.
🙏 Acknowledgments
CAPIBARA extends its thanks to all attendees who engaged with our team during the poster and oral sessions, as well as the organizing teams at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the European Space Agency (ESA) for hosting a seamless conference.