When
Jan. 8, 2026, 5:31 – 5:41 p.m.
Where
Lyndon, Vermont
CatSat will activate its C/X-Band linear transponder system. Uplink is on 5.663 GHz. Downlink is on 10.47 GHz. Bandwidth is 200 kHz.
The event is scheduled as a pass over a surface point located at Maidenhead grid FN34xn. The system will be enabled once the spacecraft reaches 5 degrees elevation and run for 10 minutes.
The spacecraft will rotate to track a ground station on the surface.