Maker Faire Rochester 2024

Constructing and Tracking a Cubesat Satellite

Home: New York, United States

Learn how to build a miniature satellite and have it flown into space. Simple hardware and software will allow you track it and receive live telemetry from an assortment of sensors you decide to include in your construction.

Constructing and Tracking a Cubesat Satellite - Maker Faire Rochester 2024

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Radio Association of Western New York

RAWNY, the Radio Association of Western New York from Buffalo, NY is one of the oldest amateur radio clubs in America, dating back to 1917. Our focus is on education and public youth involvement.

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What Inspired You to Make This?

As amateur radio operators we are interested in all forms of RF communications and engineering. The CubeSats were an ideal opportunity continue our exploration of technology. Hams have been building, launching and using their own satellites for more than fifty years.

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