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Aerospace Technician from Cayenne, French Guiana

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My name is Benjamin Bastet, and I’m a 34-year-old aerospace technician from Cayenne, French Guiana. Born in the vibrant heart of this tropical region, I grew up mesmerized by the rocket launches at the nearby Guiana Space Centre in Kourou. Those fiery ascents into the sky fueled my passion for space exploration, leading me to study aerospace engineering at the École Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et d’Aérotechnique (ENSMA) in France. Now, I’m proud to work at the Institut de Recherche Spatiale et Environnementale de Guyane (IRSEG), a Kourou-based research institute dedicated to advancing aerospace technology and environmental sustainability. I specialize in developing communication and tracking systems for space missions, blending precision engineering with my love for innovation. I’m analytical, collaborative, and thrive on solving complex technical challenges that push the boundaries of what’s possible. I live in Kourou, where I unwind by kayaking along the coast, exploring the natural beauty of French Guiana.

Projects I'm working on

Project 1

LunarSync Ground Station Enhancement

I’m part of IRSEG’s effort to support deep-space missions by upgrading our Kourou-based ground station for lunar communications. My task is to develop a precision tracking system for the Lunar Gateway, part of NASA’s Artemis program. I’m coding adaptive algorithms to maintain signal stability during lunar orbits, aiming for a 99.9% uptime by mid-2025. Knowing my work will help astronauts communicate from the Moon feels like a dream come true.

Project 2

BioGuardian Drone Network

I’m spearheading IRSEG’s BioGuardian project, creating a network of AI-powered drones to monitor biodiversity in French Guiana’s rainforests. I’ve designed a lightweight drone prototype with multispectral sensors to track endangered species and detect illegal logging. I’m currently refining the drones’ autonomous navigation to cover 500 square kilometers, with plans to integrate data into IRSEG’s global conservation database by early 2026. This project lets me protect my homeland’s ecosystems using cutting-edge tech.

Project 3

Project AstroCom: High-Bandwidth Satellite Relay

At IRSEG, I’m leading a team developing a high-bandwidth communication system for a new geostationary satellite launching in 2026. My role is to design and test low-latency transponders that enhance data transfer for climate-monitoring satellites. I’m working on a novel signal compression algorithm to boost throughput by 20%, ensuring real-time data for global weather forecasting. It’s exciting to know my work supports both space exploration and environmental science.

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