| Satellite name | CAS-9 (Hope-3, XW-3) | 
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat | 
| Units or mass | 6U | 
| Status | Operational (SatNOGS reception reports as of 2021-12-29) | 
| Launched | 2021-12-26 | 
| NORAD ID | 50466 | 
| Deployer | Unknown | 
| Launcher | Long March 4C | 
| Organization | CAMSAT (Chinese Amateur Satellite Group) | 
| Institution | Non-profit | 
| Entity | Academic / Education | 
| Nation | China | 
| Oneliner | 
                       VHF uplink and UHF downlink linear transponder with a bandwidth of 30kHz.  | 
                  
| Description | 
                       CAS-9 carries a VHF uplink and UHF downlink linear transponder with a bandwidth of 30kHz. This transponder will work all day during the life cycle of the satellite, and amateur radio enthusiasts around the world can use it for two-way radio relay communications.  | 
                  
| Sources | [1] | 
| Photo sources | [1] | 
Last modified: 2024-12-26
