UMKA-1 telescope satellite mission

2025-08-30_10.11.45 UTC

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Images received today in north Laos (Arrow yagi ax, SDRpp, MMSSTV).



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Greetings, friends.

As part of the “Umka from Space” program, a transmission of children’s drawings in SSTV format from the UmKA-1 (RS40S) school CubeSat telescope is planned.

:tear_off_calendar:Broadcast start: September 20, 2025, 20:20 UTC

:cross_mark: Broadcast end: September 21, 2025, 22:11 UTC

:satellite_antenna: Frequency: 437.625 MHz

:gear: Mode: Robot36

:stopwatch: Interval: Every 94 seconds

Image transmission is possible while passing over the MСС.

Transmission may be interrupted without prior notice if necessary (increased temperature, low battery, etc.)

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thank you for information. very interesting :victory_hand:

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No images on pass 09:3x.

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Good to know. I thought it was just me. Nothing but tlm heard here on same pass.

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Same here 11:00 UTC.

Jomjom79

I will resume broadcasting as soon as I can contact the satellite. I may also repeat the broadcast on Monday.
Thank you for your observation.

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same. very faint tlm.

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21.09.25

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Started only 6° above the horizon. Considering all the mountains around here i am amazed it came out that good

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Jomjom79

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very good. what type antenna you used?

I’m using a HB9CV with 3+3 elements (9.5 dBd) with preamp on a rotator in the attic.

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This pass was done with something as basic as my Diamond MR77 mag mount.

Jomjom79

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incredible, with only 6 degree max ? wow