Duchifat-1 Satellite

Duchifat-1
Duchifat-1
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.

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Keywords First CubeSat of country
On the same launch

Last modified: 2024-05-29

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