MOVE

WARR MOVE is a satellite technology research project led by WARR, the largest student organization at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Entirely staffed by bachelor’s and master’s students, the project’s primary goal is to train the next generation of space engineers. Founded in 2008 at the university’s Chair of Astronautics, the team has successfully launched three satellites into orbit, one of which is still actively operated from our mission control center in Garching near Munich.

Our next satellite will a CubeSat like the ones we built before. It is called MOVE-III and is thrice as long as its predecessors. MOVE-III’s mission is to detect and quantify submillimeter space debris particles in Low Earth Orbit, enhancing risk assessments for future spacecraft of all kinds. For this purpose, our in-house developed payload, DEDRA (Debris Density Retrieval and Analysis), will demonstrate its capabilities.

To validate our self-developed hardware, we conduct stratospheric balloon launches through our secondary mission, MOVE-Up, providing tests in near-space environments. Simultaneously these flights enable atmospheric measurements, supporting related research groups with high-altitude experimentation.

Students gain unrivaled experience across several key areas in our projects subteams:

Satellite Hardware Design:

The satellite is entirely designed by students, from its structure and control systems to sensors and communication modules, including our primary payload. Designs undergo extensive simulations and testing to ensure full functionality.

Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering:

In our labs, students both develop custom components and integrate commercial components into our designs. Under the guidance of experienced senior members, they manage everything from soldering PCBs to coding software for satellite hardware.

Through WARR MOVE, students gain invaluable, hands-on experience in satellite engineering, academic research, and project management - all while contributing to technological advancements with real-world impact. By supporting us, you are not only helping to fund critical resources for our current projects but also investing in the education and growth of the future generation of engineers and innovators. Every contribution directly supports our missions and enables students to push the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace technology. Thank you for considering joining us on this journey toward space exploration and scientific discovery. Together, we’re moving forward, moving up!