The UK Smartphone CubeSat STRaND-1 will carry an Android Smartphone and plans to use data rates of 9k6 or 19k2 bps for the AX.25 packet radio downlink. A software-based speech synthesiser will be included to pay homage to the UOSAT family of satellites.
The 3U CubeSat measures 30 by 10 by 10 cm and weighs 3 kg. Unlike previous CubeSats it will feature full 3-axis control with the attitude an orbit control system comprising a nano-magnetorquer, nano-reaction wheels, GPS receiver, 8 pulse plasma thrusters and a butane thruster.
Further information at:
http://www.uk.amsat.org/2011/09/07/uk-smartphone-cubesat-strand-1/
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