KUbeSat

Do you like satellites and KU? Follow us for updates on our project as we develop and launch nanosatellites from the University of Kansas!

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

We had a wonderful time visiting California to view the successful KUbeSat-1 launch! Here are a few photos from the eventful trip. #RockChalk

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

Last week, at the International Telemetry Conference in Glendale, Arizona, we presented our report on KUbeSat-1 and our proposed KUbeSat-2. This is our second consecutive year presenting at the ITC, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share our work! #RockChalk #cubesat

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

Save the Date! This Tuesday, September 3rd, we will have our first General Meeting of the semester. We have a lot of exciting updates about KUbeSat-1 and will discuss its upcoming sibling, KUbeSat-2. Don't miss it! #rockchalk

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

Are you passionate about aerospace engineering, satellites, or KU? Be sure to visit our table in the LEEP2 Atrium this Sunday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for Engineers Rock the Block 2024. We look forward to seeing new faces and returning ones! #KU

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

Finally, a very heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project over the last few years. From the support of KU faculty to students, family, and friends, you have all made this real. Stay tuned for updates, we’re just getting started. #RockChalk #Jayhawks

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

Thank you to all of our incredible benefactors who have helped make this project possible. Your generosity has played an enormous part in this amazing milestone. #ROCKCHALKJAYHAWK

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

The KUbeSat-1 Launch was successful! The future of Kansas Aerospace is bright! #RockChalk

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

While we coast ahead of payload deployment, let's make some noise for this streak shot of Alpha #FLTA005. Our #NoiseofSummer mission launched from @SLDDelta30 at 9:04 pm PDT.

Photo Credit: Firefly Aerospace/ @TrevorMahlmann

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

Livestream is live!

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

Let’s make some noise y’all! We’re T-40 minutes until liftoff of 8 @NASA payloads and ready to go live in less than 10 minutes. Tune into the Alpha #FLTA005 #NoiseofSummer broadcast co-hosted with @NASAspaceflight here:  https://t.co/F1YHZbWVtZ

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

Let’s try this again! The KUbeSat-1 launch has been given a new date: Tonight, Wednesday, July 3rd, at 11:00 PM CST. The launch will be live-streamed on Firefly Aerospace’s YouTube Channel, starting 30 minutes before liftoff. Tune in to view history! #RockChalk #cubesat

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

We are go for another Alpha #FLTA005 launch attempt tonight with the target liftoff at 9:04 pm PDT. Alpha and all 8 @NASA payloads remain healthy. Livestream begins at T-30 minutes. Get notified here: https://t.co/F1YHZbWVtZ #NoiseOfSummer

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

KUbeSat-1 Update. More information at a later date.

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

Firefly has decided to stand down on today’s Alpha #FLTA005 launch to give the team more time to evaluate data and test systems from the first attempt. We will work closely with the range and our @NASA customer to determine the next launch window. Stay tuned for more. https://t.co/qieQ8w1O9Q

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

We are now aiming to launch tonight, July 2nd, at 11:00 pm CST. The live stream will still be on the @fireflyspace YouTube Channel. #ROCKCHALKJAYHAWK

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

We're on track for another Alpha #FLTA005 launch attempt tonight with a window opening at 9:03 pm PDT. Alpha & all 8 @NASA payloads remain healthy after last night's scrub due to a faulty ground support equipment connection that has been fixed. Livestream begins @ T-30 minutes. #NoiseofSummer

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

Update on the planned launch tonight. We look forward to the next opportunity. #RockChalk

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

Alpha #FLTA005 update: Our launch today was scrubbed due to a ground support issue. The team has identified the solution and is working quickly to meet our next launch window on July 2nd that opens at 9:03 PM PDT. More details to follow.

https://t.co/HlUTjg5l00

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

RT @fireflyspace: Alpha #FLTA005 update: Our launch today was scrubbed due to a ground support issue. The team has identified the solution…

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

The Firefly crew is moving fast for Alpha #FLTA005 #NoiseofSummer! Conducted as another rapid launch operation, we successfully transported the payload fairing to the pad and mated it to our rocket within just 14 hours of the scheduled liftoff on track for 9:03 pm PDT. Get more details on the mission for @NASA VCLS here: https://t.co/qieQ8w1gki

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

We have an exciting update regarding the Firefly Aerospace launch! The launch has been rescheduled to Monday, July 1st, at 11:00 pm CST. It will be streamed on Firefly Aerospace's official launch livestream on YouTube. #RockChalk #cubesat

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

Mark your calendars for Alpha #FLTA005, officially scheduled to launch July 1 at 9:03 pm PDT. If you’re on the West Coast, this night launch may light up your sky, so be sure to tag Firefly with your best shots and use #NoiseofSummer. https://t.co/HlUTjg5l00

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

Save the Date! This Wednesday, the University of Kansas’s first satellite will lift off, courtesy of Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha FLTA005 Rocket. The launch will be at 11 PM Central and will stream on Firefly Aerospace’s official YouTube Channel. Tune in to view history! #rockchalk

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

From coast to coast, educational institutions and nonprofits developed 8 CubeSats for our upcoming Alpha #FLTA005 launch. These payloads were selected through @NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative, providing low-cost access to space. Learn more about the mission here: https://t.co/OF5SZpdtqL #NoiseofSummer

[KUbeSat @KUbe_Sat]

Get excited! KUbeSat-1 official launch date is getting closer and closer! #RockChalk

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

Get your sunglasses on for our FLTA005 "Noise of Summer" mission patch!

Alpha is on the pad at @SLDelta30 and all 8 payloads are integrated in our processing facility. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming @NASA VCLS Demo 2 mission, supporting the CubeSat Launch Initiative for students and educators across the country.

https://t.co/OF5SZpdtqL #NoiseOfSummer