Adventure
De Schrijver believes there is little chance of receiving a signal in the coming days. Technical details should reveal exactly what went wrong in the coming days. Despite the setback, he looks back on the experiment with satisfaction.
“It was a unique experience. Six of the 15 experiments on board Ariane 6 failed. The fact that university projects, which have more resources and options, did not succeed gives us some comfort.
It was also an adventure for the students. “Many of them have already indicated that they want to take a scientific direction in their graduate studies.”
polar lights
De Schrijver hopes to organize a similar initiative in the near future. “I have applied to collaborate on a NASA project. In 2026, they plan to make measurements of the aurora borealis in northern Norway. We would also welcome some experiments by students and pupils.”
Unlike Ariane 6, this spacecraft will not orbit our planet. “But it will end up in space, more than a hundred kilometers above the Earth’s surface. For students, it’s a great opportunity to participate in a NASA project.”
The author is considering conducting another experiment on electromagnetic radiation. “That way we can build on the experience we have gained through Project Peregrinus.”
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