Abstract
The specific approach to managing the SUNSAT microsatellite development programme at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, is described in this paper. Important issues discussed are: the role of marketing in gaining internal and external support: the financial costs of the various aspects of the programme; and practical aspects of using graduate student labour to perform most of the development work. Unlike most specialised university research programmes, the efforts of engineers and scientists from many technical disciplines need to be co-ordinated to achieve a common practical goal. The paper concludes with the most important lessons learned from this microsatellite development programme, namely that it should provide value to loyal supporters, that it requires strong leadership, a sound technical base, effective marketing and attentive financial management. With these factors embodied in efficient operational systems, embarking on a microsatellite development programme has been very beneficial to a tertiary educational institution.
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