FITSAT-1

FITSAT-1 (NIWAKA) We have developed a 5.8GHz high speed transmitter for artificial satellites. It consists of an exciter module with a 115.2kbps FSK modulator and a liner amplifier which amplifies a 10mW signal to 4W. We are now developing a … Continue reading

ARISSat-1

ARISSat-1 is a microsat developed as a follow-on to the SuitSat-1 project. The satellite was launched to the ISS on January 28th, 2011, with deployment into space during an EVA (spacewalk) on February 16, 2011. The satellite will downlink live … Continue reading

Satellite

Oribital parameters explained Name Name given to the satellite by its creator. Norad The Satellite Catalog Number (also known as NORAD Catalog Number, NASA catalog number, USSPACECOM object number or simply Catalog number and similar variants) is a sequential 5-digit … Continue reading

Cables

Aircell 7 AIRCELL 7 is a 7mm (.287″OD) low loss extra flexible cable that is excellent for HF operation and is usable well up into the microwave region. Aircell 7 begins with a flexible stranded center conductor which is surrounded … Continue reading