AstroBio CubeSat

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Due to an unscheduled factory reset of the radio, ABCS is now transmitting at 437.425 MHz with a reduced power level.

We are working to take it back to the original configuration. In the meantime, please tune into the new frequency.

Overview

AstroBio CubeSat (ABCS) is 3U cubesat hosting a mini laboratory payload for research in astrobiology, life sciences, biotechnology and pharmaceutical technologies.

The Project is supported by Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) in cooperation with Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri (INAF-OAA), and School of Aerospace Engineering - Università Sapienza di Roma (UNIROMA1).

The objective of the project is to test in space environments MEO (within Van Allen belt) an automatic laboratory based on origami lab-on-chip technology, able to provide a highly integrated in-situ multiparameter platform that uses immunoassay tests exploiting chemiluminescence detection.

The experiments will aim at evaluating the functional tests of the device (delivery of reagents, mixing of chemicals, detection of emitted photons, electronics, data storage and transmission) and the stability of chemicals and biomolecules (e.g., immunoassays exploiting chemiluminescence detection) in space conditions for astrobiological investigations.

AstroBio CubeSat has been launched by ESA VEGA-C Maiden Flight on July 13th, 2022 .

The project is open to the contribution of a wide net of radio amateurs to receive telemetry and data.