Radioelectronics Workshop 2025: Mission with Impact Successfully Completed

The Department of Radio Electronics at FEEC BUT organized a workshop in July focused on the practical development of telemetric modules. Participants went through the entire cycle from design to analysis of real data obtained from drops of telemetric modules.

During July 28-30, 2025, the Department of Radio Electronics at FEEC BUT transformed into a creative workshop where high school students working in pairs discovered the world of radioelectronics and satellite technologies. The three-day workshop combined theoretical knowledge with intensive practical work and offered participants an authentic view of modern engineering challenges. All this was made possible thanks to the event organizers Michal Kubíček and Aleš Povalač.

A telemetric module is a device that measures various data (such as temperature, pressure, position, or voltage) and wirelessly transmits it for further analysis. In practice, it is used in space missions, aviation, meteorology, industry, and medicine. Source: Chat GPT

Day One: Bringing Electronics to Life

The program began with practical assembly of telemetric module prototypes. All teams successfully handled this challenging task and managed not only to bring their electronic circuits to life but also to establish first radio communication. For many participants who didn't know each other beforehand, this was their first encounter with professional electronics in practice.

The afternoon program broadened students' horizons through guided tours of the Department of Radio Electronics' cutting-edge laboratories. They visited the electromagnetic compatibility laboratory, where they learned about the principles of measuring electronic device interference, the optical communications laboratory demonstrating the most modern light-based data transmission technologies, the antenna laboratory with advanced measurement systems, and the experimental satellite laboratory, which represents the pinnacle of Czech space research.

The theoretical part of the first day was enriched by lectures on CubeSat and PocketQube format nanosatellites, where participants learned about satellite technology miniaturization and their practical applications. A presentation by the YSpace student association showed possibilities for involvement in space projects already during studies.

Radioelectronics Workshop 2025: Mission with Impact | Author: Šimon Sloboda

Day Two: Improvements and First Tests

The second day saw teams immerse themselves in creating and optimizing firmware for their modules. Integration of various sensors brought new technical challenges, as did designing mechanical construction capable of surviving impact loading during landing. Some brave participants already conducted first test drops from the building window to verify the functionality of their solutions in practice.

A lecture on the Experimental Satellite Laboratory provided insight into the history and present of space missions involving the Department of Radio Electronics. Participants learned about development from historical beginnings to current projects that push the boundaries of small satellite capabilities.

Day Three: The Moment of Truth

The culmination of the entire workshop came on the third day in the form of actual drops. The telemetric modules had to prove their durability and functionality under real conditions. Data was simultaneously received by both individual teams' ground stations and a common reference station, which allowed for result comparison and measurement accuracy verification.

All modules survived the demanding landing without problems, testifying to the quality of design solutions and students' careful implementation. Subsequent analysis and presentation of results showed different approaches to solving the same problem and provided valuable insights into the advantages and disadvantages of individual variants.

Radioelectronics Workshop 2025: Mission with Impact | Author: Šimon Sloboda

More Than Just Technical Knowledge

The workshop brought participants not only new knowledge in radioelectronics, radio communication, and sensor work, but also valuable experience with teamwork and solving practical engineering problems. The contacts made may influence their future academic and professional direction.

The material prizes that all participants took home were only symbolic recognition for their work. The real value lies in the acquired skills, knowledge of modern technologies, and perhaps the first impulse toward a future career in space technologies.

Radioelectronics Workshop 2025: Mission with Impact | Author: Šimon Sloboda