GeneSat 1

Launch data: Designation  29655 / 06058C Launch date  16 Dec 2006 - 12:00 UT Launch site  WI, LA-0B Launch vehicle  Minotaur-1 Mission  Government: Scientific Research LEO Earth orbit: Perigee / Apogee  410 x410 km Eccentricity  0,00E+00 Inclination  40° Period  92.77 min

Description:

• A collaboration of NASA Ames Research Center, industry, and local universities is developing a fully-automated, miniaturized spaceflight system that provides life support and nutrient delivery, and performs assays for genetic changes E. coli. Flying multiple missions as a secondary payload using this low-cost approach will lead to better understanding of the biological effects of the spaceflight environment, particularly space radiation and reduced gravity, enabling countermeasure development, which is a critical need for safe long-duration crewed space missions and safe space tourism. Of particular interest to the amateur radio satellite community, is the GeneSat-1 beacon. Operating at 437.075 MHz FM, the beacon sends an AX.25 packet at 1200 baud every 5 seconds; the packet contains data about the spacecraft systems operation. The beacon will initiate transmission as soon as the spacecraft is deployed from its carrier on the 4th stage of the launch vehicle.

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