When
March 1, 2026, 7:40 – 7:50 a.m.
Where
Tucson, Arizona
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 DM42og. 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.