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HUNITY Satellite

A student-developed satellite project by Budapest University of Technology and Economics

HUNITY Satellite 3D Model

Cutting-Edge Satellite Technology

HUNITY combines advanced subsystems to create a powerful research platform in space

Electric Power System (EPS) PCB

Electric Power System (EPS)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • 3.3 V regulated voltage generation
  • 6 channel MPPT (solar maximum power point tracking circuit)
  • Incoming and consumed power (current and voltage) telemetry
On-Board Computer (OBC) PCB

On-Board Computer (OBC)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • On-board systems data collection and storage
  • Task scheduling
  • Generate normal telemetry
Battery + Sensor Data Logger (BAT) PCB

Battery + Sensor Data Logger (BAT)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • Battery protection
  • Sensor data acquisition
  • Orientation determination
  • Satellite position calculation SGP4 algorithm
GPS + RadNano (GRS) PCB

GPS + RadNano (GRS)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • Space qualified GPS
  • 27G Radnano total ionizing radiation meter
Communication (COM) PCB

Communication (COM)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • Stand-alone power supply
  • Reprogramming of images/subsystems
  • 437,390 MHz (12.5 kHz UL, 20 kHz DL)
Active Magnetic Orientation Control (ACMAG) PCB

Active Magnetic Orientation Control (ACMAG)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • Three-axis electrical coils
Active Rotating Mass principle Orientation Control (ACMOT) PCB

Active Rotating Mass principle Orientation Control (ACMOT)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • Reluctance motor
  • Operates along 3 axes
Sun and Horizon Sensor (SUN) PCB

Sun and Horizon Sensor (SUN)

  • 16x12 matrix far infrared sensor
  • 4 directions, per direction 110° × 75° field of view
Pi Pico and FPGA experiment (PIF) PCB

Pi Pico and FPGA experiment (PIF)

  • Science promotion with Pi Pico
  • FPGA IC testing
Solar Cell Life Tester PCB

Solar Cell Life Tester

  • Azurspace GaAs (3 and 4 layers, Germany)
  • YimSpace GaAs (3 layers, China)
  • Anysolar Si mono (1 layer, South Korea)
Electric Power System (EPS) PCB

Electric Power System (EPS)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • 3.3 V regulated voltage generation
  • 6 channel MPPT (solar maximum power point tracking circuit)
  • Incoming and consumed power (current and voltage) telemetry
On-Board Computer (OBC) PCB

On-Board Computer (OBC)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • On-board systems data collection and storage
  • Task scheduling
  • Generate normal telemetry
Battery + Sensor Data Logger (BAT) PCB

Battery + Sensor Data Logger (BAT)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • Battery protection
  • Sensor data acquisition
  • Orientation determination
  • Satellite position calculation SGP4 algorithm
GPS + RadNano (GRS) PCB

GPS + RadNano (GRS)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • Space qualified GPS
  • 27G Radnano total ionizing radiation meter
Communication (COM) PCB

Communication (COM)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • Stand-alone power supply
  • Reprogramming of images/subsystems
  • 437,390 MHz (12.5 kHz UL, 20 kHz DL)
Active Magnetic Orientation Control (ACMAG) PCB

Active Magnetic Orientation Control (ACMAG)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • Three-axis electrical coils
Active Rotating Mass principle Orientation Control (ACMOT) PCB

Active Rotating Mass principle Orientation Control (ACMOT)

  • RP2040 microcontroller
  • Reluctance motor
  • Operates along 3 axes
Sun and Horizon Sensor (SUN) PCB

Sun and Horizon Sensor (SUN)

  • 16x12 matrix far infrared sensor
  • 4 directions, per direction 110° × 75° field of view
Pi Pico and FPGA experiment (PIF) PCB

Pi Pico and FPGA experiment (PIF)

  • Science promotion with Pi Pico
  • FPGA IC testing
Solar Cell Life Tester PCB

Solar Cell Life Tester

  • Azurspace GaAs (3 and 4 layers, Germany)
  • YimSpace GaAs (3 layers, China)
  • Anysolar Si mono (1 layer, South Korea)
Explore the advanced subsystems
29
Students
6
Teams
12
Schools

Scientific Payload

Advanced experiments and technology demonstrations aboard HUNITY

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Capysat

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Celeritas

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Kulinsat

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Onionsat

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Seat

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Seraph

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Capysat

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Celeritas

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Kulinsat

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Onionsat

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Seat

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Seraph

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Track and receive signals from the HUNITY satellite using the information below.

Satellite

  • Callsign:HG1NMHH
  • Size:5×5×15 cm (3pq)
  • Orbit520 km SSO

Downlink

  • UHF:437,390 MHz
  • Modulation:GMSK

Resources

Receive Portal Telemetry Dashboard SatNOGS
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Publications

Explore our academic papers, presentations, and research contributions to the HUNITY satellite project

Academic Papers

ExperimentBachelor's Thesis2025
Simulation of a satellite-based radiometric detector and detector response using the Monte Carlo method

Szabó László

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Presentations

Huniverzum presentation

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Satellites presentation

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Hunity presentation

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Our Sponsors

NMHH is the primary technical partner of the HUNITY satellite project. We are grateful to the following organizations for their support of the HUNITY satellite project. Their contributions have been essential to our success in developing, launching, and operating Hungary's next PocketQube satellite.

NMHH National Media and Infocommunications Authority Logo
NMHH National Media and Infocommunications Authority

Support: Primary technical partner

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ATL Zrt. Advanced Technology of Laser Logo
ATL Zrt. Advanced Technology of Laser

Support: Manufacturing of satellite deployable side hinges

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BHE Bonn Hungary Electronics Ltd. Logo
BHE Bonn Hungary Electronics Ltd.

Support: Vibration and thermo-vacuum tests

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27G Logo
27G

Support: Radiation detector sensors

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Ewiser forecast Logo
Ewiser forecast

Support: YimSpace GaAs 3-layer solar cells

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wpower

Support: Li-ion batteries

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Meet Our Team

The dedicated students and researchers behind the HUNITY satellite project

HUNITY Team Members
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Contact Us

Get in touch with the HUNITY satellite project team

Department of Broadband Infocommunications and Electromagnetic Theory, Műegyetemi Rádió Club

Email: bmegnd@gmail.com

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