HYPE

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HYPE
HYPE Nanosatellite.jpeg
An image of HYPE near completion
Mission type Technology demonstration
Operator AGH University of Krakow
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft type PocketQube
ManufacturerSatLab AGH
Start of mission
Launch date14 January 2025, 19:09:00 (2025-01-14UTC19:09Z) UTC
Rocket Falcon 9
Launch site Vandenberg SCL-4
Contractor SpaceX Transporter-12
Orbital parameters
Regime LEO
Apogee altitude 525 kilometres (326 mi)

HYPE is a Polish PocketQube nanosatellite developed by students at the AGH University of Krakow designed with a "selfie-stick" to image a 240x240px OLED screen on the satellite's surface. At the time of its launch onboard the Falcon 9 Transporter-12 it is the smallest Polish satellite at 5x5x5cm.

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Development

The name of the satellite, HYPE, was chosen by the students due to their enthusiasm in the project, to show that space is in reach for average people. [1] The satellite is in part a proof of concept to promote the expansion of AGH's satellite building capabilities, and to expand various AGH labs and ground infrastructure to allow further space development on campus. [2] The team behind HYPE have already started work on a larger cubesat to include a hyperspectral camera and an experimental laser communication module. [3]

The satellite was developed by the "SatLab" a club at the AGH University of Krakow in cooperation with the AGH Space Technology Centre. [4] A special antenna was installed on the roof of the Space Technology Centre to remain in contact with HYPE, as well as to facilitate communications to future satellites. [4] [5] Although the satellite can also be communicated with through amateur radios. [1]

Payload

The satellite's primary payload was a "selfie stick", a camera module attached to a boom that would hang off the side of the satellite. [1] The camera was positioned to take pictures of a 240x240px OLED screen which people can upload an image to, and receive a picture of a "selfie" of the image from the satellite. [1] The goal of this mission is to promote Polish technological achievements and popularize space science and technology within Poland. [2]

The satellite's secondary payloads include a infrared spectrometer for the 640-1050nm range to monitor light pollution, the status of rain forests, and volcanic eruptions, as well as an experimental laser communication module, the first of its kind in Poland. [1] [6] The development team stated that they hope the data from HYPE could support research on topics including deforestation and gas emissions. [6]

Mission

HYPE would be launched on-board the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-12 on January 14, 2025, at 19:09 UTC from Vandenberg Space Force Base. [6] [7] Upon reaching an orbit of 525km, the satellite would be deployed and within a 5-10 day window will separate from the other payloads and begin the process of unfurling its antenna and camera boom. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "HYPE Spacecraft". nanosats.eu. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 "A satellite created by our students will be launched into orbit!". AGH University of Krakow . Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Kraków students launch Poland's smallest satellite for environmental research". warsawpoint. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "SpaceX launches rocket with Poland's first student-made satellite". Telewizja Polska . Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "AGH Installs Specialized Antenna for Satellite Communication". polanddaily24. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 "Kraków students launch Poland's smallest satellite for environmental research". Polskie Radio . Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  7. ↑ "Polish Students Launch Smallest Satellite HYPE Into Orbit". polanddaily24. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
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