UPDATE: LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL! Signals heard from Funcube-1 and Triton-1 on first pass over EU. A Russian Dnepr rocket is set to launch on November 21 at 07:10:11 UTC from Dombarovsky near Yasny. This launch is expected to deploy 32 satellites, many of which are amateur radio or experimental using amateur radio frequencies. Nader, ST2NH has … Read more
A Russian Dnepr rocket is set to launch on November 21 at 07:10:11 UTC from Dombarovsky near Yasny. This launch is expected to deploy 32 satellites, many of which are amateur radio or experimental using amateur radio frequencies. Nader, ST2NH has developed graphics depicting the known satellites on the launch, as well as published frequencies … Read more
One of the most important issues in satellite planning is the required transmitter power and antenna gain for both the ground and space segments. Since these issues are dependent on many features, including frequency, spacecraft altitude, modulation, and encoding systems, important factors can often be missed during the initial design period. Fortunately, Jan King, VK4GEY/W3GEY … Read more
Not all Proceedings papers will have presentations at the conference, and there will be a few presentations without Proceedings papers. There may be last minute changes in the presentation orders, depending on travel and other considerations. A PDF version may be downloaded here: 2013 AMSAT Symposium Presentation Sked Rev B 2013 AMSAT Symposium Presentations Friday, … Read more