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Good Ancestor Kilakila

Kilakila is a 2U cubesat supporting several communications missions.

  • Supervisor: Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, MRAM-based, dual redundant
  • Hardware radios: Semtech SX1272 and LR1121
  • Onboard computer: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4
  • Software defined radio: LimeSDR-XTRX, dual redundant
  • RF frontend: Multiple RF power amplifiers, LNAs, and band-specific filters
  • Camera: Sony IMX219, Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2
  • Solar array: GaAs cells, providing 2.5W peak power generation in LEO
  • ADCS: Magnetorquer based
  • EPS: Independently switched power channels, 48 Wh of onboard batteries

Good Ancestor Kilakila satellite, assembled on lab bench

Expected to launch in 2025. Stay tuned for more!

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