Analysis of collected beacon telemetry from RamSat, in combination with orbital prediction from the General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT), was examined to show the effect of solar beta angle on thermal regulation. Orbital prediction was accomplished through use of the two-line element (TLE) supplied by the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC), a subdivision of the United States Space Force. Data describing the status of satellite components were gathered through beacon telemetry, which was broadcast every minute and collected through the SatNogs database, an open-source global network of satellite ground stations. The inclination of the satellite's orbit is 51.6 °; therefore, changes to the longitude of the ascending node and solar beta angle are significant factors in the thermal regulation of the satellite. High beta angles subject the satellite to prolonged periods of sunlight and heating, negatively affecting the efficiency of solar panels and batteries on the satellite, as well as increasing core temperatures by 14.2 °C. The longitude of the ascending node of RamSat's orbit showed strong correlation with the rapid periodic changes in the beta angle, caused mainly by the nodal precession due to Earth’s oblateness. An underlying longer period in the beta angle is due to Earth's orbit around the Sun. The combination of RamSat’s orbital precession and seasonal changes led to the high beta angle, peaking on July 13th, 2021. Telemetry data reflects these temperature fluctuations. The exposed solar panel reached 91 °C during the highest beta angle on July 13th. Similar high beta angles are expected during the winter solstice. Activation of RamSat’s attitude control system provided spin around the axis parallel to the affected solar panel, significantly alleviating the overheating problems.