When
Jan. 9, 2026, 8:02 – 8:12 p.m.
Where
Tucson, Arizona
CatSat will activate its X-Band system and transmit an FSK modulated telemetry stream at 10.47 GHz.
The event is scheduled as a pass over a surface point located at Maidenhead grid DM42oc. Transmission will begin when the spacecraft crosses above 5 degrees elevation and run for 10 minutes.
The spacecraft will rotate to maintain its antenna pointing local nadir.