Suggestion for New Satellite
Suggested by cx8888 on: 2026-03-19 08:58
Citation: https://iaru.amsat-uk.org/formal_detail.php?serialnum=1046
Verdict: Approved
Reviewed by - on: 2026-03-19 12:21
| Name | DecimalSat-1 |
| NORAD ID | - |
| Followed NORAD ID | - |
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| Description | A 5 cm cube PocketQube the missions of DecimalSat-1 are: 1. DNA To Space: The main mission of the satellite is to send DNA Memory to Space 2. Digipeater: It has digipeater mission in which it can receive messages from ham radio operators and forward the message. 3. Sun Sensors Analysis: The project also has comparative analysis of commercial sensors with custom sun sensor for the project 4. Camera Mission: It also has a 5MP Camera that takes photos and sends to the Ground Station via SSDV. DecimalSat-1 has digipeater mission that allows Amateur radio operators to send messages to DecimalSat-1 which will be sent back to the ground station and shown in the dashboard. Proposing a UHF downlink using 1kbps or 500 bps GFSK. Planning a SpaceX launch in 2026. **A downlink on 436.600 MHz has been coordinated** |
| Owner/Operator | - |
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| Website | https://www.decimal-sat.org |
| Dashboard URL | - |
| Launch Date | March 29, 2026, midnight |
| Deploy Date | - |
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