
Bicentennial Time Capsule
University
Goals
The goal of this student team is to create the very first space-based time capsule, an artifact that will commemorate the bicentennial of the University of Michigan. Aside from designing a spacecraft that will have to survive the rigors of launch and space for 100 years, this team is also deciding the content that will be sent up inside the spacecraft. A considerable amount of the project thus involves gathering representative media from throughout the University, providing the future recipients of the time capsule with an accurate representation of the University and state of Michigan in 2017. Students on this VIP team will thus have a chance to work with nearly every part of the university and produce a lasting impact on future generations of U of M students.
Desired Majors
Aerospace Engineering
Business Administration
Computer Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
English / History
Industrial and Operations Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences
Prep
Particularly Seeking: conduct interviews and maintain external communications for outreach;simulate and plan the orbit and maneuvers of the CubeSat