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Subj: AMSAT-UK to Provide FUNcube Lite Payload for Jovia
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AMSAT-UK has announced it will provide a FUNcube Lite payload for the Jovian-1 satellite, featuring a U/V FM voice transponder. Jovian-1, a 6U CubeSat, is being developed by Space South Central, a space cluster in the UK. The project is a collaboration between industry and academic institutions aimed at supporting the regionâ€Ös space sector.
Jovian-1 is part of the JUPITER program, which stands for Joint Universities Programme for In-Orbit Training, Education, and Research. The program involves the universities of Surrey, Portsmouth, and Southampton and offers students direct experience in the space sector. JUPITER prepares participants for careers in space, with a focus on practical training in satellite design and operations.
The FUNcube Lite payload will collect telemetry data from the satelliteâ€Ös subsystems, including radiation sensor readings and GPS information. The data will be transmitted to schools and colleges using the FUNcube data format. This will help track radiation levels across the satelliteâ€Ös orbit and assess radiation effects on onboard electronics.
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Space South Central students will have the opportunity to design and launch the Jovian-1 satellite. [Credit: Space South Central]
Students from Space South Central will design, build, test, and launch the Jovian-1 satellite. The satellite will use commercial S and X bands for its main communication, through a ground station at Surrey University. The FUNcube Lite payload will operate on UHF and VHF amateur radio frequencies. When not gathering telemetry, it can switch to a U/V mode FM voice transponder, enabling communication for radio amateurs.
The project emphasizes the role of regional space clusters in advancing the UK space industry. Space South Central represents over 170 space-related businesses in the region. The mission allows students to conduct satellite operations from the University of Surreyâ€Ös ground station, bridging academic study with hands-on experience.
More information about the Jovian-1 mission and the FUNcube Lite payload will be shared at the AMSAT-UK Colloquium on October 12-13, 2024. The event will provide detailed updates on the satelliteâ€Ös development and its technical components, offering insights for anyone interested in amateur radio and satellite communications.
For more information:
* Space South Central: spacesouthcentral.comhttps://www.spacesouthcentral.com/news/universities-launch-pioneering-space-programme-to-boost-uk-skills-and-graduate-opportunities?s=03
* University of Surrey: surrey.ac.ukhttps://www.surrey.ac.uk/
* University of Portsmouth: port.ac.ukhttps://www.port.ac.uk/
* University of Southampton: southampton.ac.ukhttps://www.southampton.ac.uk/
[ANS thanks Dave Johnson, G4DPZ, Honorary Secretary, AMSAT-UKhttps://amsat-uk.org/ , for the above information]
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