| Satellite | Duchifat-1 |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1U |
| Status | Operational? (Last JA0CAW report 2019-03-14. Last SatNOGS report with data 2023-03-24. Last checked 2023-06-08) |
| Launched | 2014-06-19 |
| NORAD ID | 40021 |
| Deployer | QuadPack (XL) [ISISpace] |
| Launcher | Dnepr |
| Entity name | Herzliya Science Center |
| Institution | Non-profit |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Country | Israel |
| Launch brokerer | ISILaunch |
| Oneliner |
Transmit real-time information via radio amateur packets APRS protocol to receive with handheld radios. |
| Description |
Transmit real-time information via radioamateur packets from a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) using the Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS) protocol. Will allow remote traveler's to access the satellite for worldwide position/status reporting and messaging even in the case of using simple handheld or mobile radios with Omni-directional whip antennas. Distant travelers, boats at sea, and stations in many parts of the world are presently unable to use the APRS system when on distant trips. |
| Sources | [1] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | First CubeSat of country |
| On the same launch |
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Last modified: 2024-05-29
