Planetum-1
A Czech nanosatellite on a mission to teach future rocket scientists and engineers based on Spacemanic’s platform. At the end of May 2022, the satellite was launched by Space X’s Falcon 9 rocket to Low Earth Orbit.
Planetum – a cluster of Prague observatories and planetariums, decided to launch their own CubeSat in their effort to promote science and teach young generations about the importance of science and space technologies. The communication with the satellite takes place via radio signals on amateur radio frequencies which allow radio amateurs to receive transmissions and data from the satellite.
Spacemanic's Role
Spacemanic delivered the CubeSat platform and subsystems:
RA Solar panels
AMUN Power supply unit
EDDIE On-board computer
MURGAS UHF/VHF transceiver
& customized motherboards
Associated Services:
Satellite design & development
Launch campaign management
Licensing and frequency coordination
Support to the payload team
Environmental testing campaign
Integration services
SPECIFICATIONS
| Size | 1U |
| Weight | 1269 g |
| Radio | 436.680 MHz (UHF) 145.925 MHz (VHF) |
| Orbit height | 520 km |
| Orbit type | Sun-synchronous |
| Launch Vehicle | Falcon-9 Transporter-5 |
| Launch date | 25 May 2022 |
| Status | Decayed |
| Decay Date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Days in Orbit | 923 days |