FASTRAC 1

FASTRAC 1 Spacecraft Summary Common Name:  FASTRAC 1     Alternate Name:  Sara Lily     Satellite Type:  Satellite     Launch Date:  20 November, 2010     Launch Location:  Kodiak, Alaska     Launch Vehicle:  Minotaur     Apogee:  650.00     Perigee:  650.00     Inclination:  72.00     Period:  90.00     Weight:  23.500 Kg     Organization:  The University of Texas at Austin

Frequency Information   Mode V/U (J) Packet: Non-Operational Uplink: 145.8250 MHz FM 9600 BPS Downlink 437.3450 MHz FM 9600 BPS Uplink: 145.9800 MHz FM 1200 BPS Downlink 437.3450 MHz FM 1200 BPS   Mode U Telemetry: Operational Downlink 437.3450 MHz FM 1200 BPS

Detailed Description FASTRAC 1 is half of a pair of student-built nanosatellites to investigate relative navigation, attitude determination with GPS, and a micro-discharge plasma thruster. Amateurs are encouraged to submit telemetry from both satellites via the project website. After the primary science mission is completed, both satellites may be opened for general amateur radio use as digipeaters.