Matrix detector of ionization (MADIZ)

The matrix detector of ionization (MADIZ) is an educational project aimed at developing a compact device whose scientific purpose is to study the ability of photomatrices to detect radiation. Two navigable versions of the device were developed and launched into polar orbit aboard the CubeSat satellites in November 2024. This article describes the first version of the device installed on the small satellite Altair. Its sensor part consists of two SONY IMX477 matrices. This device is used to test the space particle tracking algorithms on two matrices simultaneously. Several short-term activations during the first two months after deployment of the device confirmed its functionality after launch.