SONATE-2

SONATE-2 Launch - Liveticker

Link to livestream (finished): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qOBXHmDCUU

16.04.2024 We are celebrating 42 days of uninterrupted operation of the SONATE-2 on-board computer.

02.04.2024 First time training of the anomaly detection networks in orbit completed!

20.03.2024 Official NORAD ID assigned

In the past few days SONATE-2 has been added to the official NORAD catalog aufgenommen.

• International Designator: 2024-043Q
• NORAD-ID: 59112

 

12.03.2024 First image of SONATE-2 downloaded successfully!

First wide field of view image from SONATE-2 downloaded successfully!
This is a reduced and compressed version of the raw image.

Can you guess which coastline you can see here?

08.03.2024 First SSTV message received from SONATE-2

Today, for the first time, an image previously stored on board was successfully transmitted via SSTV (Slow Scan TV).
This is a low-resolution image transmitted via an analogue transmission method in an amateur radio band.

Dates for further transmissions can be found here.

06.03.2024 Press conference

Together with the President of the University, we celebrated the successful launch of SONATE-2 at a press conference. (Image: R.Emmerich)

 

06.03.2024 First ADCS data downloaded

As part of the LEOP operations, the redundant ADCS system was operated for the first time today and various status data was collected. All downloaded data of the satellite are within the expected range. The plot shows the rotation rates of SONATE-2 over time. (Figure T.Kaiser).

06.03.2024 Onboard computer is running very reliably

The SONATE onboard computer, which forms the "brain" of the satellite and an in-house development of the Professorship of Space Technology, is proving to be very reliable and has so far run without rebooting. An up-time of > 1 day was already achieved yesterday, as the housekeeping data shows (parameters OBDH1 UPTIME, OBDH3 UPTIME; image: H.Kayal).

06.03.2024 Picture of the SONATE-2 deployment

Image of SONATE-2 during the deployment as one of SpaceX's Transporter-10 missions payloads on March 4, 2024 (Image source: SpaceX, edited by J. Männel)

 

05.03.2024 - 15.30 New TLE data published

Updated TLE data has been published:

SONATE-2               
1 70309C 24043J   24064.95799882  .00043189  00000+0  22599-2 0    01
2 70309  97.4633 190.2549 0015255 299.5135  40.1876 15.15805287    14

 

05.03.2024 - 15.15 SONATE-2 in stable condition, first day passes completed

After the first two day passes completed today (4 passes in total since deployment), over 1000 telemetry frames have already been downloaded thanks to the successful and robust communication with the satellite. The analyzed housekeeping data show a safe and stable state of the satellite.

 

05.03.2024 - 01.10 End of Stream

The livestream is now offline. Many thanks to all viewers who accompanied us during this exciting mission phase! Further updates on SONATE-2 will follow in the coming days.

 

05.03.2024 - 01.00 SONATE-2 in a healthy condition

The analyses of the first telemetry data show that SONATE-2 is in a healthy state. We are now starting the LEOP procedures.

 

05.03.2024 - 00.27 SONATE-2 received by SatNOGS ground stations

Ground stations of the SatNOGS network have received SONATE-2! Thanks to all operators of SATNOGS stations for their support! Link to SatNOGS DB

 

05.03.2024 - 00.25 Uhr Telemetry is being analyzed!

Screenshot from livestream during first contact with SONATE-2.

Communication with SONATE-2 is stable, initial telemetry data has been received and is being analyzed in the next minutes. The next contact with SONATE-2 is expected at 01:47 (CET)

 

05.03.2024 - 00.15 Uhr First Signal Received

It's official! We have made first contact with our SONATE-2 satellite! We are now starting to analyze the telemetry data received, which shows the status of the satellite.

 

05.03.2024 - 00.03 Uhr Groundstation is awaiting contact

The ground station is ready for operation and pointed in a south-easterly direction, where SONATE-2 will be visible for the first time. Everything is ready for the first contact with SONATE-2 in orbit. First contact is expected around 00:14 (CET) on 05.04.2024.

 

05.03.2024 - 00.01 Uhr Deployment confirmed

The deployment of SONATE-2 into its Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO) was successful!

 

04.03.2024 - 23.35 Operational plan after deployment:

While we wait for the arrival at the deployment point, some information about the planned actions by SONATE-2 until the first contact attempt:

• T+0s:   Deployment from Exolaunch Container
• T+2s:   Boot Onboard Computer
• T+3min: Deploy Antennas
• T+4min: Deploy Solar Array
• T+5min: Start CW Transmission
• T+15min: First Contact

04.03.2024 - 23.07 Scheduled engine shutdown of the 2nd stage

After the scheduled engine shutdown, the upper stage will fly to the deployment locations. For SONATE-2, this is reached at around 23:59 (CET).

 

04.03.2024 - 23.07 Uhr Stage Seperation

The separation of the Falcon 9 first stage has just been confirmed by SpaceX. The rocket will continue its flight with the second stage up to the S-2 point (separation of the 2nd stage). This is expected to be reached at around 23:59 (CET). So far, everything is going according to plan.

 

04.03.2024 - 23.05 Uhr Lift-Off

LIFT-OFF! The Falcon-9 blasts off from Space Launch Complex 4E in Vandenberg SFB, CA! Have a safe journey SONATE-2!

 

04.03.2024 - 22.55 Uhr T-10 Minutes Countdown Started

Launch preparations for the Transporter-10 mission with SONATE-2 on board are almost complete, the Countdown is ticking! Scheduled launch at (23:05:00 MEZ)

 

04.03.2024 - 22.35 Final preparations for the start are underway

Less than 30 minutes until launch. According to the plan, the rocket is now being fueled and final checks are being carried out.

 

04.03.2024 - 22:28 Uhr Livestream - problems solved

The technical problems in the livestream have been resolved. Thanks to the team in the background.

04.03.2024 - 22:23 Uhr Livestream - smaller technical problems

We are currently experiencing smaller technical issues with our livestream. Our media team is working on a solution at full speed.

 

04.03.2024 - 22:08 Good weather conditions at the launch site

SpaceX has officially confirmed that the current weather conditions at the launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base are very good.

 

04.03.2024 - 21.30 Uhr Livestream gestartet

The livestream has now officially started! Follow the launch event live on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qOBXHmDCUU

Timeline for the stream (Image: T.Neumann)

 

04.03.2024 - 21.05 Uhr The tension is rising!

Less than an two hours left until launch! The image shows SONATE-2 in the Exolaunch deploy container (yellow marker) on the Transporter-10 mission. (Image source: SpaceX)

04.03.2024 - 15.15 Uhr  Planned First Contact Opportunities

Based on the TLE data, the first orbits of SONATE-2 could be simulated including the first possible contact times to our ground station in Würzburg. Further information on the reception of SONATE-2 is summarized on the Information for Radio Amateurs page.(Image: T.Neumann)

 

04.03.2024 - 12.00 Uhr  TLE published

SONATE-2               
1 70309C 24043J   24064.95832326  .00068411  00000+0  35030-2 0    01
2 70309  97.4548 190.2543 0011790 296.9003  44.7014 15.16600872    16

 

04.03.2024 - 10.30 a.m. Livestream URL published

Link to the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qOBXHmDCUU

Key events (CET):

• Stream Start 21:30
• Rocket Launch 23:05

• Expected first contact: (approx.) 00:15

 

04.03.2024 - 07.30 Uhr a.m. Launch details published by SpaceX - Launch on 04.03.2024 at 23:05 (CET)
SpaceX has published the launch details of the Transporter-10 mission this morning, which will transport SONATE-2 into orbit. The launch will take place today, March 4, 2024 at 23:05 (CET). A first contact attempt with SONATE-2 is expected at approximately 70 minutes after launch.

Link to the SpaceX announcement

 

29.02.2024 SONATE-2: Launch event - livestream announcement

Preparations are underway for the live broadcast of the SONATE-2 launch (Transporter-10 mission). A livestream will cover the entire launch event and provide exclusive insights from the mission control center. Further information on the exact launch date and the link to the livestream will be published here as soon as the official launch date has been announced.

 

26.02.2024 - SONATE-2: Information for radio amateurs

In preparation for the launch, details of SONATE-2 reception for radio amateurs have been published, see here: Information for Radio Amateurs

21.02.2024 - SONATE-2: Test Operations started

 The test operations for SONATE-2 have now started. As of today, the SONATE-2 team is testing the procedures and commands for the safe commissioning of SONATE-2 directly after the launch in a few weeks at the Mission Control Center of the professorship for space technology.

 

20.02.2024 - Liveticker announcement

This live ticker will accompany the SONATE-2 launch. The launch is currently planned for the beginning of March 2024 with transporter mission 10. Exact details on the launch date will be published at the end of February.

The live ticker will accompany the entire launch event. There will also a livestream. Further information will also be published here at the end of February. Check also the german site for additional updates.

 

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