


QMR-KWT
MISSION PATCH
The mission patch represents the story of the mission.
To symbolize the objectives of the mission and the character of the team behind it. QMR-KWT Mission Patch was designed by Nada AlShammari to depict visually the mission of the satellite. This is represented in:
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Unique shape of the mission patch similar to the cube shape of the satellite itself
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Orbits represent the orbital characteristics of the mission as low earth orbit
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CubeSat in "kite shape" to depict a rotating cube with number "1" in the middle referring to the first Kuwaiti satellite to be launched into space
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The line of code "train of code symbol" linking the CubeSat with a ground station on the surface of the earth represents that QMR-KWT mission is to receive code from earth and test it. QMR-KWT is the platform for "Code in Space" initiative to make space accessible to students from around the world
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Two stars represents the leaders of the project
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Number "2021" represents the year of launch to space
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The UAE flag designates that it is registered under the UAE and owned by an Emirati company.
Project Obective

QMR-KWT
The name “QMR-KWT” means “Moon of Kuwait”, translated from Arabic. It is Kuwait’s first satellite and is intended to inspire students from the world to learn about satellite technology. QMR-KWT is a 1U CubeSat (nanosatellite) designed to be the platform for “Code in Space” initiative. It was launched to space from the U.S onboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket (Transporter 2 mission) on 30th of June 2021
Project Objective
to gain knowledge and capabilities needed to work on satellite projects
Mission Objectives
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Develop open access CubeSat for students to test software code and communication protocols
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Boost national pride and enthusiasm about space technology among the people of Kuwait


Mission Specifications
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Orbit: Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO) at 525 km (mean altitude)
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Speed: 27,300 km/h
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CubeSat weight: 1.1 kg
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CubeSat dimensions: 10 x 10 x 11.35 cm
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CubeSat function: educational radio amateur satellite
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Beacon: telemetry, text message, & audio (Kuwait National Anthem)
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Expected lifetime: 3 years
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Disposal: the CubeSat’s orbit will slowly decay due to atmospheric drag and will re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrate

MISSION STATUS
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Mission concept development (100% complete)
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Mission analysis and design (100% complete)
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FlatSat setup (100% complete)
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CubeSat subsystems integration (100% complete)
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Space qualification testing (100% complete)
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CubeSat functional testing (100% complete)
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Launch manifesting (100% complete)
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Launch provider acceptance (100% complete)
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Regulatory licensing (100% complete)
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CubeSat-to-Dispenser integration and testing (100% complete)
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Dispenser-to-Launch Vehicle integration (100% complete)
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Launch to space (100% complete) on June 30th 2021
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Deployment to final orbit (100% complete) on July 16 2021
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Commissioning (30% complete) audio beacon off, low power mode
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QMR-KWT malfunctioned for unknown reason (last signal received was on March 10 2022)
Amateur Radio Operations
QMR-KWT Telemetry Beacon Transmission Details:
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Frequency: 436.5 MHz
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Call sign: LZ0KWT
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Modulation: 2GFSK (GMSK)
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Bandwidth: 2400 Hz
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Baud rate: 9600 bit/sec
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Beacon interval: 60 seconds
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Preamble: 0xAAAAAAAAAA, LSBit First
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Sync word: 0x7E, LSBit First
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Packet format: AX.25 UI-bitstuffed, NRZI-encoded, G3RUH-scrambled, CRC16-CCIT
Audio beacon details: in Morse code (tone F5 – FA 5th octave 698Hz, dot delay 60 ms) Kuwait National Anthem
International Designator (COSPAR ID): 2021-059BS
NORAD ID: 48943
Latest Two Line Elements:
The latest Keplerian Element data for QMR-KWT can be obtained from the Celestrak website. These TLEs are regularly updated at https://www.celestrak.com/norad/elements/active.txt
PAYLOAD
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Dedicated onboard computer (OBC) for executing incoming code
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Dedicated UHF transceiver type II for testing communication protocols