Mauve successfully completes environmental test campaign

Jul 9, 2025

NEWS

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the environmental test (EVT) campaign for Mauve.

Following its integration in June, Mauve was subjected to a comprehensive series of environmental tests designed to validate its readiness for the challenges of space. These included thermal vacuum testing to replicate the temperature range and hard vacuum of orbit, vibration testing to simulate the mechanical forces of launch, and electromagnetic compatibility testing to ensure robust and interference-free operation in orbit.

Equipped with a 13 cm telescope and an Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer, Mauve is set to observe hundreds of stars, providing valuable data to support a range of scientific objectives. Among these are the study of stellar flares, their influence on the habitability of nearby exoplanets, and insights into the long-term stability of various stellar types.

Mauve is scheduled to launch aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 rideshare mission in October 2025.

“We are pleased that Mauve has passed its EVT campaign as expected,” said Ian Stotesbury, Lead Systems Engineer at Blue Skies Space. “This major milestone brings us one step closer to launch. Congratulations to all teams involved for their dedication and exceptional effort.”

We are proud to have carried out the testing of Mauve and to have completed this critical phase of the mission,” said Gyula Horváth CEO of C3S LLC. “This achievement highlights the expertise of our engineering and integration teams, as well as the strong collaboration with Blue Skies Space. We look forward to seeing Mauve embark on its scientific journey later this year.”

The successful completion of the environmental test campaign marks a pivotal milestone for Mauve, confirming the satellite’s readiness to proceed to the next phase. Final preparations will now include end-to-end functional testing and a degaussing campaign ahead of shipment to the launch site.

 

 

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