QUVIK
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QUVIK is a planned space telescope.[1][2] The project will be led by the Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLÚ).[3]
Mission typeSpace telescope / UV Photometry
OperatorCzech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU)
Websitequvik.cz
ManufacturerVZLU / TOPTEC
| Mission type | Space telescope / UV Photometry |
|---|---|
| Operator | Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU) |
| Website | quvik |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | VZLU / TOPTEC |
| Launch mass | 130 kilograms (290 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 2028 (planned) |
| Main telescope | |
| Type | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
Objectives
Its objectives are:
- measuring the UV brightness of Kilonovae.[4]
- probing the accretion disks of black holes with high-cadence monitoring.[5]
- study the UV emissions of stars & active galactic nuclei.[6]
Cooperation
The mission is a collaboration between:
- VZLU (Czech Aerospace Research Centre)
- Masaryk University[3].
- TOPTEC (Institute of Plasma Physics)[7]
- PEKASAT[8]