Nepal PQ-1

In today's world, Nepal PQ-1 is an issue that has become increasingly relevant in the social, political and economic spheres. Its impact has been so significant that it has generated debates, conflicting opinions and mobilizations in different parts of the world. It is an issue that has generated concern and concern among the population, since its implications are far-reaching and can affect all aspects of daily life. In this article, we will delve into Nepal PQ-1 to understand its importance, its challenges, and the possible solutions that have been proposed to address this issue effectively.

SanoSat-1
SanoSat-1 with the list of contributors
Mission typeSpace Engineering
OperatorAMSAT-Nepal
COSPAR ID2022-002W Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.51004Edit this on Wikidata
Mission durationElapsed: 3 years, 1 month and 21 days
Spacecraft properties
ManufacturerORION Space
Start of mission
Launch dateJanuary 13, 2022
RocketFalcon 9
Launch siteCape Canaveral Space Force Station

Nepal-PQ1 also known as SanoSat-1 is Nepal's first PocketQube picosatellite developed by ORION Space that was launched on January 13, 2022, from Falcon 9.[1] The primary function of the satellite is to collect wind, temperature, and humidity data and communicate findings with ground stations in Nepal.[2][3][4]

Background

The PocketQube is developed by ORION Space in collaboration with AMSAT-Nepal and AMSAT-EA, with the brokerage service offered by FOSSA Systems, a leading aerospace company focused on developing picosatellites for IoT communications. SanoSat-1 is a PocketQube of 1P size designed and developed with readily available commercial components (COTS) to measure space radiation while orbiting, and periodically transmit it to Earth. The satellite will act as a digital repeater in an amateur band. The store and forward concept can be used in remote disaster-prone locations. The same concept can also be used to collect data from ground-based sensors, store it on board, and transmit it to Earth's main station. The picosatellite has successfully passed all Environmental Testing Campaigns and is on its way to Cape Canaveral (Florida, USA), where it will be launched with SpaceX's Falcon 9 vehicle. The satellite has a mass of 250 grams.[5]

Specifications

Section Source[3]

SANOSAT-1

  • Country: Nepal
  • Type: PocketQube
  • Organisation: ORION Space

See also

References

  1. ^ Ralph, Eric (13 January 2022). "SpaceX Falcon booster completes 10th launch and landing in 19 months".
  2. ^ "Nepal's First-Ever Pico-Satellite: SANOSAT-1". Archived from the original on 15 January 2021.
  3. ^ a b "SANOSAT-1 [NEPAL-PQ1]". Orion Space. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  4. ^ SanoSat-1 with Saurav Paudel || First Pico-Satellite || Made in Nepal || नेपाल मै बन्यो स्याटेलाइट. YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021.
  5. ^ Aryal, Timothy (1 February 2019). "One small step: First made-in-Nepal picosatellite to be launched into space in 2020". Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 8 July 2020.