Sanosat-1

OVERVIEW

SANOSAT-1 is Nepal's first pico-satellite, designed using the PocketQube form factor (5x5x5 cm, less than 250g), created by Nepali students and engineers. It aims to measure space radiation using a radiation sensor and promote space education and amateur radio technology. The satellite features a primary payload of a BG51SM radiation sensor, solar cells for power (250mW), a 3.7V, 1100mAh lithium-ion battery with MPPT charging, and operates on 3.3V logic. It uses an ATMEGA328 microcontroller for data handling and the Si4463 chip for communication, transmitting data in Morse code, RTTY, and GFSK. Launched on January 13, 2022, by SpaceX’s Falcon 9, SANOSAT-1 orbits at 550km altitude and engages global amateur operators and students through workshops and hands-on activities