ThumbSat 2 Spacecraft

Carries an artistic payload.

Carries an artistic payload, merging science and creativity, reminding us that exploration is not only about data but also about expression.

• Perfect orbital insertion at 07:46:00 UTC on 19 Aug 2025 via CAS Space Lijian-1 Y10.
• First confirmed communication success: expert-validated ThumbSat transmission captured by the distributed ground network.
• Operated at the 10 cm radar detection threshold, near the edge of detectability for ground-based tracking.
• Orbital confirmation enabled generation of accurate TLE sets for continued predictions.
• Zero safety or compliance incidents; all transmissions within license terms.
• Strong public participation and positive feedback across program events.
• 100% subsystem validation.

• ThumbSat 1
• ThumbSat 2