About
Small Particle Recognition Kit for Low Energies
At SPaRKLE, we’re on a mission to build something small but mighty—a compact detector that can recognize gamma rays and charged particles. Designed to fit inside a single CubeSat unit (10 x 10 x 10 cm³), our goal is to study Gamma-Ray Bursts, Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes, space weather transients, and more. Once completed, SPaRKLE will hitch a ride on ESA’s Space Rider for a two-month journey in low Earth orbit 🚀
But we’re not just about the tech. SPaRKLE is powered by a diverse team of PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students from different backgrounds—physics, aerospace engineering, artificial intelligence, industrial engineering, and information engineering. It’s a mix of brilliant minds coming together to tackle big space challenges.
As part of an ESA educational program, we get hands-on experience in space technology and mission development. We work closely with experts, collaborate with top institutions, and use cutting-edge research to bring SPaRKLE to life.