GALAPAGOS-UTE-SWSU
Mission information
Name
GALAPAGOS-UTE-SWSU
Alternate Names
HC1PX
Satellite ID
XHOE-9718-5112-5196-7058
Temporary NORAD ID
98428
Followed NORAD ID
None
Website
https://ute.edu.ec/nanosatelite-galapagos-ute/
Country of Origin

Ecuador

Status
Satellite alive
Operational

Satellite is in orbit and operational

Frequency Misuse

Satellite is reported to be transmitting at an uncoordinated or denied frequency. Details

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Image
GALAPAGOS-UTE-SWSU
Mission timeline
Launch Date
2025-12-28T13:18:00+00:00
Description

The satellite was named after SWSU's long-standing partner, UTE University, and the Galapagos Island province of Ecuador, whose territory it will monitor from space.

In addition to remote sensing of the Earth's surface, the UTE-GALÁPAGOS satellite will collect background radiation data in a low orbit of 400-500 km. Furthermore, UTE-GALÁPAGOS is equipped with an innovative ADS-B module. This technology allows pilots and air traffic controllers to monitor aircraft movements with greater accuracy and provide crews with more detailed situational awareness to enhance flight safety. UTE-GALÁPAGOS will also transmit Earth images, greetings, and images in SSTV format to a ground station.

SatNOGS Links
Network Observations Telemetry Dashboard
Mode U - SSTV
Copy UUID Citation
Type
Transmitter
Downlink Mode
SSTV
Downlink Frequency
437050000
IARU Coordination
IARU Uncoordinated
Updated by fredy and reviewed on 2025-12-28 20:34 by fredy
Mode U - AFSK 1143 Beacon TLM
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Type
Transmitter
Downlink Mode
AFSK
Downlink Frequency
437050000
Baud
1143
IARU Coordination
IARU Uncoordinated
Updated by pu4elt and reviewed on 2025-12-29 13:47 by fredy
Mode U - FSK2k4
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Type
Transmitter
Downlink Mode
FSK
Downlink Frequency
435750000
Baud
2400
IARU Coordination
IARU Uncoordinated
Updated by bali and reviewed on 2026-01-03 00:38 by fredy
Most Recent Observers (last 24h)
Observer Latest Data
EA4SG-IN80cp 2026-01-05 22:37:29 UTC
Data Frames Decoded - 30 Days
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Orbital Elements
Latest Two-Line Element (TLE)
TLE Source
SatNOGS Team
TLE Updated
2026-01-03 08:46:10 UTC
TLE Set 
1 98428U 14087A   26002.12190607  .00000000  00000-0  15816-5 0    06
2 98428  97.5500  79.5867 0006729 146.6344  41.4981 15.19941956    00
Satellite Suggestion History
Transmitter Suggestion History