Maine Space News

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End of Mission for MO-122
MESAT1 stopped sending data 7 months ago. AMSAT has now stopped tracking it.
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MESAT1 Three Weeks Silent
After more than a year of reliable transmissions, MESAT1 has gone silent without explanation.
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MESAT1 in Good Health
The power budget and on-board radio are working well 4 months after launch.
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AMSAT Designates MESAT1-OSCAR 122
MESAT1 is now also known as MO-122. The OSCAR number assigned to the Maine-built spacecraft continues an international tradition of Orbiting Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio.
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MESAT1’s First 3 Weeks in Space
MESAT1 has been transmitting data since its July 4 deployment. Several Earth stations have succeeded in decoding telemetry.
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Noise of Summer
Firefly Aerospace’s fifth Alpha rocket launch, which includes MESAT1, is announced as a responsive space operation.
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MESAT1 Integrated Aboard Launch Vehicle
Maine’s first CubeSat is loaded for launch. No date yet announced.
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Setting the Tone for Maine in Space
At the inaugural Maine Space Conference, we learn about the various “Maine Space” entities.
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Will Firefly’s 5th Alpha Carry MESAT1?
Firefly indicates Alpha FLTA005 will be a NASA mission, which suggests MESAT1 may be in line for launch.
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Liftoff for Maine Space Corporation
The first meeting of the Maine Space Corporation was mainly dedicated to introductions, approval of by-laws, and election of officers.
