VERTECS (Visible Extragalactic background RadiaTion Exploration by CubeSat) is a 6U (10cm×20cm×30cm) astronomical nano-satellite designed to reveal star formation history by observing visible extragalactic background light.

VERTECS will be developed by a collaboration between Kyushu Institute of Technology, JAXA, Tokyo City University, Kwansei Gakuin University, , Institute of Science Tokyo, Kanazawa University, University of Fukui, SEIREN Co., Ltd., Cosina Co., Ltd. National Tsing Hua University and National Chung Hsing University join VERTECS as international collaboration institutes. This mission was selected by JAXA-SMASH (JAXA-Small Satellite Rush) Program. The satellite was launched on 12th June, 2026 and the operation is on going.

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