IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination
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IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination |
| PLUTO | Updated: 24 Mar 2025 | Responsible Operator | Martin Drobczyk DL2MAR | |
| Supporting Organisation | German Aerospace Center, Institute of Space Systems | |||
| Contact Person | Martin.drobczyk@dlr.de.nospam | |||
| Headline Details: PLUTO, Payload under test orbiter, is a 6U CubeSat technology demonstration mission for avionic systems. Its main objective is to demonstrate high-performance components in a miniature form factor. A key feature is the deployable 100 W solar panel, enabling high-performance computing and communications applications typical of larger satellites. PLUTO aims to increase power density and introduce advanced features for future CubeSat missions. The components demonstrated are also intended for use as stand-alone units, bridging the gap between CubeSat-specific components and larger satellite units, thus positioning CubeSats as platforms for new component developments. We are currently demonstrating an SDR in orbit, which can be made available to the amateur community for satellite applications in the future. This platform will enable various amateur services across different bands. The platform will enable a digipeater mode in UHF for amateur radio community. Also onboard camera images are going to be sent via S- Band amateur link to be distributed in the community. Additionally, if the timeline allows, a UHF/VHF transponder may be included in the mission concept. This transponder would be explicitly available for use by amateur operators. Moreover, amateur operators worldwide will have multiple opportunities to participate in our mission: • Telemetry Reception: Operators can receive and decode satellite telemetry, contributing to data collection and analysis. Command Opportunities: Qualified operators will have the chance to send commands to the satellite, participating in experiments and tests. Data Exchange: We will facilitate a platform for operators to share received data and insights, fostering collaboration within the amateur community. Educational Outreach: We will provide educational materials to engage and educate operators about the technologies used in our mission. Demonstration of 100 Watts deployable panel for increased future communication services on Cubesats including amateur satellites. Proposing a UHF downlink using 9k6 GFSK and an S-Band downlink using 400kb BPSK. Planning a launch by Isar Aerospace from Andoya, Norway in Q1 2025 into a 500km SSO. **Downlinks on 145.880 MHz, 436.900 MHz and 2402.000 MHz have been coordinated and an uplink on 436.900 MHz have been coordinated** | ||||
| Application Date: | 19 Mar 2025 | Freq coordination completed on | 24 Mar 2025 | |
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