| Satellite name | Unicorn-1 |
|---|---|
| Form factor | PocketQube |
| Units or mass | PocketQube 2p |
| Status | No signal? (Object not identified in Space-Track as of 2022-12-19 and communications not confirmed on official social media) |
| Launched | 2022-01-13 |
| NORAD ID | ? |
| Deployer | Albapod [Alba Orbital] |
| Launcher | Falcon 9 (Transporter-3) (Alba Cluster 3) |
| Organisation | Alba Orbital |
| Institution | Company |
| Entity type | Commercial |
| Nation | UK |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by Alba Orbital |
| Operator | Alba Orbital |
| Partners | Avanti Plc, Spacebooth, Kubos, GAUSS, Glasgow University |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate PocketQube technologies and trial a link to an Avanti geo-synchronous satellite called Artemis. |
| Description |
Experimental 2.2GHz S-Band half duplex radio which will trial a link to an Avanti geo-synchronous satellite called Artemis. The secondary payload is an experimental ADS-B receiver to listen to aircraft beacons. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] |
| COTS subsystems |
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| Keywords | ADS-B |
Last modified: 2023-11-04
