This evening we did some telemetry decoding. April 1, 2013 17:50 UTC First CubeSat we gave a try was STRaND-1, but it wasn’t sending any data this evening (April 1, 2013 17:50 UTC). When I looked at the Satblog from … Continue reading
The Capitán Beto (AKA CubeBUG-1) Mission CubeBug-1 is the first technology demonstration mission for a new cubesat platform design (mechanics, hardware and software) intended to be released as Open Source and Open Hardware for its use in Amateur projects, University … Continue reading
Using a Sound Card Modem How can one decode satellite telemetry signals using a sound card modem. This information is based on one of my first telemetry decodes and can be outdated on some points. But never the less the … Continue reading
American satellite starts transmitting after being abandoned in 1967 An American satellite, abandoned in 1967 as a piece of Space Junk has begun transmitting again after 46 years. An Amateur Radio Astronomer in North Cornwall accidentally picked up the signal … Continue reading
STRaND-1 After todays succesfull launch with a PSLV-C20 from Satish Dhawan Space Center (Sriharikota, India) the first signals are recieved from STRaND-1, this 3U nanosat that is build at the Surrey Space Centre (University of Surrey) using a Google Nexus-I … Continue reading
STRaND-1 (Surrey Training, Research and Nanosatellite Demonstration) Mission The STRaND programme is intended to be a long-term arrangement between SSTL and the SSC, with STRaND-1 the first of a long line of STRaND nanosatellites. It builds upon a similar programme, … Continue reading