Name

239Alferov

Alternate Names

239-PTS, RS61S

Satellite ID

RNAT-4607-0106-2995-6819

Temporary NORAD ID

98560

Followed NORAD ID

None

Country of Origin

Russia

Launch Date

2025-07-25T05:54:00+00:00

This 3U CubeSat is a multi-purpose mission combining Amateur Radio, Education, and Space Research objectives. Designed to engage students and amateur radio operators worldwide, the satellite supports the following missions:

Amateur Radio Mission: - Communication Modes: CW, Voice, SSTV - Digital Services: Digipeater functionality - Educational Outreach: Teaching radio technology to schoolchildren

Educational Mission: - Hands-on Learning: Students will collect and analyze satellite telemetry data - Satellite Operations: Training in satellite monitoring and telecommunications

Scientific Mission: - Gamma-Ray Burst Detection: Equipped with a scintillator detector to study high-energy astrophysical events, such as gamma-ray bursts from distant cosmic phenomena - Open Data Policy: All scientific payload data will be publicly accessible for amateur and educational use

By integrating space research, education, and amateur radio, this mission aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers while contributing to our understanding of the universe.