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UKube-1 is Taking Shape

Posted on 23/05/2012 by M0TFO

UKube-1, the programme to launch the UK Space Agency’s first Cubesat mission, has reached an important milestone. Two payloads have now undergone pre-integration testing at Clyde Space’s facilities in Glasgow. Miniature satellite UKube-1, is a collaboration between the UK Space … Continue reading →

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2012 AMSAT Forum at Dayton – Saturday May 19

Posted on 09/05/2012 by M0TFO

The AMSAT Forum at the 2012 Dayton Hamvention will be on Saturday morning May 19 from 11:15 to 13:30 in Forum Room 5. The moderator will be Alan Biddle, WA4SCA The speakers will be: Barry Baines, WD4ASW; AMSAT Status Report … Continue reading →

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COM DEV equipment launched on US Air Force AEHF-2 satellite

Posted on 09/05/2012 by M0TFO

CAMBRIDGE, ON, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ – COM DEV International Ltd. (CDV.TO), a leading manufacturer of space hardware subsystems, today announced that the AEHF-2 satellite has been successfully launched with COM DEV-built switches, filters and other microwave components on board.  … Continue reading →

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CubeBug-1 Updated: 02 May 2012

Posted on 06/05/2012 by M0TFO

Supporting Organisation Ministry of Science, Technology & Productive Innovation Contact Person norberto.wente.dk.nospam   Headline Details: CubeBug-1 is the first technology demonstration mission for a new cubesat platform design (mechanics, hardware and software) intended to be released as Open Source and … Continue reading →

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Glasgow school wins CanSat launch competition

Posted on 06/05/2012 by M0TFO

The UK’s Alpha team from Bearsden Academy in Glasgow were awarded first place in the second European CanSat Competition. 14 secondary school teams, from different ESA member states, participated in the finals of the competition at the Andøya Rocket Range in … Continue reading →

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