12:20 and 12" on June 26, was doomed to be a NPU Moment in Chinese space history. The microsatellite ‘the World's First 12U Cubesat ” made by NPU sent back data for the first time to the ground, and was successfully received by NPU Satellite TT&C Ground Station.
The reporter, through the monitoring screen, witnessed that "the World's First 12U Cubesat " was running smoothly on the track and kept on sending back the data to the ground. This incredible miracle scene was solemnly freeze framed in one’s memory.
When the satellite was crossing over NPU and the signal was successfully received by the Satellite TT&C Ground Station, the spot was a scene of great rejoicing; those who were present embraced each other and clapped their hands excitedly.
"Normal satellite altitude", "normal signal reception", "normal satellite operation"… a succession of good news was constantly confirmed.
It is said that "the World's First 12U Cubesat " weighs about 10 kilogramsand is running on the near-earth orbit of 350 kilometer altitudes, with an in-orbit life span of 3 months approximately. According to the design, in the days to come, the satellite will "visit" NPU at the interval of 90 minutes. At that time, the wonderful scene of the interconnection between the heaven and the earth will appear from time to time.
(Liu Jie)
