Two satellites launched on lunar mission

A formation of two satellites was launched on Monday on a lunar orbit mission.

The 47kg microsatellites each carry two SDR VHF/UHF transceivers to provide command, telemetry, image transmission and a GMSK-JT4 repeater.

The project is led by Harbin Institute of Technology and has low frequency radio astronomy, amateur radio and educational goals.

More information and further links at amsat-uk.org.

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