In-orbit results of VELOX-II nanosatellite

Abstract

VELOX-II is among the first few 6U nano-satellites in the world that have been successfully launched and operated in space. The satellite was developed and built in the Satellite Research Centre (SaRC) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It is SaRC's sixth satellite in orbit. It carries a communication payload to demonstrate inter-satellite data relay system capability between a low earth orbit (LEO) and higher orbit satellites. Its primary aim is to demonstrate data transmission anytime and anywhere in the orbit. Besides the primary communication payload, the satellite missions include a GPS payload for precise orbit navigation and a fault tolerant electronic circuit. In this paper, the missions of VELOX-II are described and in-orbit flight results are presented.