28.06, 14:30–15:00 (Europe/Berlin), TREFF.DARC, Halle A 1 Stand A1-
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The PARUS Series represents Taiwan’s effort to advance amateur radio in space through innovative CubeSat missions supporting global ham radio communication, education, and signal experimentation. This presentation introduces the current status of PARUS-T1, which is actively operating in orbit, shares insights from mission data, and previews the upcoming PARUS-T2 launch in July 2025. Attendees will learn how to engage through signal reception, telemetry analysis, and international ground station collaboration.
Taiwan’s PARUS CubeSat Program aims to enrich the global amateur radio satellite community with a series of dedicated CubeSat missions focused on ham radio communication, RF experimentation, and international cooperation.
The first satellite, PARUS-T1, was successfully launched and is currently operating on orbit. Due to changes in orbital parameters (TLE drift), tracking efforts are ongoing, and early downlink data analysis shows the satellite maintains a strong power margin, supporting extended operational capacity. These findings are contributing to further mission planning and technical refinement.
The second mission, PARUS-T1A, experienced a launch failure in Japan on December 18, 2024, providing valuable experience and reaffirming the team’s commitment to resilient development.
Looking forward, PARUS-T2 is scheduled for launch in July 2025, featuring upgraded payload capabilities, wider frequency support, and enhanced engagement for the amateur radio community.
This session will provide technical details of the satellite design, operational modes, and frequency usage, as well as ways the international ham community can participate through telemetry reception, QSL activities, and ground station partnerships.
We welcome all interested operators and organizations to explore collaborative opportunities and join us in building a stronger global presence for amateur radio in space.
Call sign: BV2DQ /WJ2I
I am the founder and technical director of LETSCOM International Ltd., specializing in satellite communication system design, ground station integration, and RF signal processing. With over 25 years of experience in amateur satellite telemetry, I have led various projects in multi-channel RF systems and data exchange platforms for both government and industry applications.
I serve as Chairman of the Chinese Taipei Amateur Radio League (CTARL) and as Taiwan’s national representative to the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). I am also an FCC-certified Amateur Radio Examination Coordinator, supporting amateur radio education and licensing in Asia.
In addition to my work in industry and amateur radio, I am involved in education and training. I currently teach at the Institute of Aerospace Engineering at National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), focusing on satellite communication systems and RF integration.
I have joined and currently lead the PARUS Amateur Radio CubeSat Program, promoting international collaboration in amateur satellite communications and advancing innovative space-based RF technologies.