 SanoSat-1 with the list of contributors | |
| Mission type | Space Engineering |
|---|---|
| Operator | AMSAT-Nepal |
| COSPAR ID | 2022-002W |
| SATCAT no. | 51004 |
| Mission duration | Elapsed: 2 years, 10 months and 1 day |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | ORION Space |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | January 13, 2022 |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral Space Force Station |
Nepal-PQ1 also known as SanoSat-1 is Nepal's first PocketQube picosatellite developed by ORION Space that was launched on January 13, 2022, from Falcon 9.[1] The primary function of the satellite is to collect wind, temperature, and humidity data and communicate findings with ground stations in Nepal[2][3][4]
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