# UiTMSAT-1

> Malaysian nanosatellite

**Wikidata**: [Q60764001](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60764001)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UiTMSAT-1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/uitmsat-1

## Summary
UiTMSAT-1 is a Malaysian nanosatellite developed by Universiti Teknologi MARA. It is a CubeSat-class amateur radio satellite launched in 2018 aboard a Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket. The satellite serves educational and communication purposes, transmitting amateur radio signals.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: June 29, 2018 (references: [NASA Space Flight](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/06/final-block-4-falcon-9-crs-15-dragon-launch/))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Falcon 9 Full Thrust (Block 4 variant)  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40  
- **Manufacturer**: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), a public university in Malaysia  
- **Classification**: CubeSat (miniaturized satellite) and amateur radio satellite  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-067PD  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 43589  
- **Country of Origin**: Malaysia  
- **Image Available**: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/UiTMSAT-1_in_space_(Iss056e130490)_(cropped).jpg)  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is UiTMSAT-1?  
A: UiTMSAT-1 is a CubeSat and amateur radio satellite, designed for educational and communication purposes.  

### Q: Who built UiTMSAT-1?  
A: It was manufactured by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), a public university system in Malaysia.  

### Q: When was UiTMSAT-1 launched?  
A: It launched on June 29, 2018, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket from Cape Canaveral.  

## Why It Matters  
UiTMSAT-1 represents Malaysia's growing involvement in space technology and STEM education. As a CubeSat, it demonstrates the accessibility of satellite development to academic institutions, providing hands-on experience for students. Its amateur radio functionality supports global communication experiments and fosters international collaboration among radio enthusiasts. The project highlights the role of universities in advancing national space capabilities while promoting affordable, small-scale satellite missions.  

## Notable For  
- **First Malaysian university-built nanosatellite**: Developed by Universiti Teknologi MARA, marking a milestone in Malaysia's space education initiatives.  
- **Dual-purpose mission**: Combines CubeSat technology with amateur radio transmission capabilities.  
- **Educational impact**: Serves as a practical platform for students in aerospace engineering and related fields.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 29, 2018  
- **Rocket**: Falcon 9 Full Thrust (Block 4)  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40  
- **Mission**: Part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station (CRS-15)  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: CubeSat (standard 10cm-sided cubic modules)  
- **Function**: Amateur radio communications  
- **Catalog Number**: 43589 (assigned by the US Space Command)  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1998-067PD  

### Institutional Background  
- **Manufacturer**: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), established in 1956 and headquartered in Malaysia.  
- **Purpose**: Educational and research-focused, with emphasis on student involvement in aerospace projects.  

### Operational Role  
- Transmits signals accessible to amateur radio operators worldwide.  
- Supports academic research in satellite technology and space science.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/06/final-block-4-falcon-9-crs-15-dragon-launch/)
2. Jonathan's Space Report