Rosmini College has partnered with the University of Auckland’s (UOA) Space Department — Te Pūnaha Ātea (TPA) — to launch an ambitious two-year project that will see Kiwi students design, build, and launch a purposeful satellite into space.
This mission will launch a payload dedicated to student-led scientific discovery. Its goal is to inspire young people to see space as a pathway for learning and to empower them to investigate issues that matter to their generation.
The EduSat Flight Manual will help you build a working imitation mini satellite using the same kinds of systems flying right now aboard Aotearoa's TPA-1 CubeSat
From the EduSat Launch Event on Wednesday 16 September at 4.30pm
Print or download this pack to write your notes from the Launch Event
September 2026 - The TPA-2 Schools Payload Program officially kicked off with an inspiring launch event at MOTAT and satellite locations across the country. Led by Ben Taylor and the UoA team, the evening sparked thoughtful discussions among students. We can’t wait to see the innovative ideas our next generation of space explorers brings to life!
August 2026 - Rosmini's Pranav Mistry presented at Te Pūnaha Ātea Space Institute, joined by teachers and facilitators in person and online for a kick-off session for the TPA-2 schools payload programme.
June 2026 - John Smith and Pranav Mistry brainstorming session for TPA-2 schools engagement with Ben Taylor, Senior Research Fellow at Te Pūnaha Ātea - Space Institute, and Alexander Rowe-Meerdink, specialist in building solar aircraft.
June 2026 - Recipients of round one and two of the Kiwi Space Activator are announced, with Space Minister Chris Penk at the University of Auckland's Te Pūnaha Ātea - Space Institute Mission Operations & Control Centre. Rosmini's Mr John Smith top right.