Ulupınar Space and Astrobiology Research Team (STARLIFE)

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Team Name

  • Ulupınar Space and Astrobiology Research Team (STARLIFE)

Research Station

  • ÇOMÜ – Astrophysics Research Center and Ulupınar Observatory (CAAM) Station Mars 17-1 (Çanakkale)

STARLIFE Advisors

STARLIFE Leader

  • Kubat Kaya (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University – Space Sciences and Technologies)

STARLIFE Space&Astrophysics Officer

  • Emre Tunç (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University – Space Sciences and Technologies)

Space&Astrophysics Crew

  1. Asmin Yücel (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, English Language Literature)
  2. Furkan Çağrı Yılmaz (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Space Sciences and Technologies)
  3. Çağrı Yılmaz (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Electricity and Energy)
  4. Efsun Alacatay (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Physics)
  5. Metehan İpek (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Sports Sciences)
  6. Onur Denizseven (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Physics)
  7. Onur Kalfaoğlu (Çanakkale – HAM Radio Systems, Callsign: TA3ONK)
  8. Olivia Emis Yılmaz (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Physics)
  9. Özgün Can Erdoğan (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Physics)
  10. Soner Karaca (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Physics)
  11. Veli Arabacı (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Space Sciences and Technologies)
  12. Yağmur Uçar (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Physics)

STARLIFE Astrobiology Officer

  • Nurdeniz Deniz (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University – Molecular Biology and Genetics)

Astrobiology Crew

  1. Arife Elif Küçükçakır (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Molecular Biology and Genetics)
  2. Elifnur Kayır (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Molecular Biology and Genetics)
  3. Furkan Güner (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Space Sciences and Technologies)
  4. Gözde Sonay (Doctor)
  5. İrem Çevik (Physicist)
  6. Mehtap Atiş (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Physics)
  7. Pelin Yaman (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Environmental Engineering)
  8. Şevval Maçel (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University , Medical Laboratory Techniques)
  9. Zühre Zülal Özarslan (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Molecular Biology and Genetics)

About the STARLIFE Team

STARLIFE is a research team that observes the sky using both optical and radio telescopes at the Ulupınar Observatory in Çanakkale. The team conducts research in various fields, including tracking and monitoring amateur satellites in LEO and GEO orbits, amateur satellite communication, and radio astronomy.

STARLIFE’s Mission

  • To develop innovative techniques for tracking and monitoring amateur satellites,
  • To promote information exchange and collaboration through amateur satellite communication,
  • To contribute to solving the mysteries of the universe through radio astronomy research,
  • To involve young people in radio astronomy research,
  • To conduct research in astrobiology in collaboration with the biology team.
  • Conduct amateur radio and disaster/emergency communication at the station,
  • Contribute to the expansion of amateur radio activities locally,
  • Increase recognition and visibility as an exemplary station,
  • To support K12 space studies in collaboration with local schools through the MoEP Student Space Initiative Program, and to carry out joint projects.

STARLIFE’s Research Areas

  • Amateur Satellite Tracking and Monitoring: The team uses software and hardware to track and monitor amateur satellites in LEO and GEO orbits. This work makes it possible to accurately determine the orbits of satellites and communicate with them,
  • Amateur Satellite Communication: The STARLIFE team promotes the exchange of information and data through amateur satellite communication. The team has established its own amateur satellite station for this purpose and is connected to other amateur satellite stations,
  • Radio Astronomy: The team uses radio telescopes to study the universe through radio waves. This work allows us to learn about topics such as the formation of galaxies and the evolution of the universe.
  • Astrobiology: Engaging in R&D activities in the field of astrobiology, in conjunction with other research teams of MoEP, to further comprehend life in the universe.

Importance of STARLIFE

The work of the STARLIFE team is making a significant contribution to the development of space research in Türkiye. The techniques developed by the team and the research it conducts are attracting great attention both nationally and internationally.

STARLIFE also carries out public awareness activities in fields such as amateur satellite communication and radio astronomy.

STARLIFE Station Identification

  • Station Type: R&D Station
  • Station Name:  Satellite Observation and Radio Astronomy Station (MARS 17-1)
  • Country/City: Türkiye, Çanakkale, Merkez
  • Locator : KN30fc
  • Special Callsign:
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  • Address:  Ulupinar, Çanakkale

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