FUNcube-1 Satellite Forums

AMSAT-UK are pleased to announce a set of forums for the FUNcube-1 satellite, including operations and modes. Please do not post questions regarding the FUNube Dongle as the Yahoo! group will continue to cover this area of support for the time being.

http://forum.funcube.org.uk/

FUNcube EM in air oven at RAL July 2011

FUNcube EM in air oven at RAL July 2011

FUNcube-1 is a complete educational single CubeSat project with the goal of enthusing and educating young people about radio, space, physics and electronics.

It will support the educational Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) initiatives and provide an additional resource for the GB4FUN Mobile Communications Centre.

The target audience consists of primary and secondary school pupils and the FUNcubes will feature a 145 MHz telemetry beacon that will provide a strong signal for the pupils to receive. Continue reading