On March 9 and 10, 2026, a Slow Scan Television (SSTV) image transmission is scheduled from the small spacecraft "MONITOR-3 (RS58S)." This session is dedicated to the celebration of the 92nd anniversary of the birth of the first cosmonaut of the planet, Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin.
As a reminder, Yuri Gagarin's flight on April 12, 1961, aboard the "Vostok-1" spacecraft, opened humanity's path to space, marking the beginning of manned spaceflight and scientific research in orbit.
About the Satellite
The small spacecraft "MONITOR-3 (RS58S)" was launched on June 27, 2023, from the Vostochny Cosmodrome as part of the Space-Pi project. The satellite's operator is the Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). The primary scientific payload on board is the DECOR-2 instrument, designed to monitor charged particle fluxes in low Earth orbit.
SSTV Transmission Schedule
The image transmission will take place over two days, with the start timed to the cosmonaut's birth date (March 9).
· Start: March 9, 2026, at approximately 08:15 UTC
· End: March 10, 2026, at approximately 09:15 UTC
· Format: Robot 36
· Interval between images: 120 seconds (subject to change)
Frequency and Reception
Signal reception is possible on the following parameters:
435.290 MHz
(Modes: GMSK 2k4 USP FEC, GMSK 4k8 USP FEC, GMSK 9k6 USP FEC, SSTV)
Important Note: The transmission may be interrupted at any time due to technical reasons onboard the satellite (such as battery discharge, equipment overheating, etc.).
Where to Follow Telemetry
Real-time information on the satellite's status and telemetry can be tracked in the following specialized databases:
· Amateur Radio Satellite Station Networ
· "Sonik" Network
All radio amateurs and space enthusiasts are invited to participate in receiving the signal! Keep track of the satellite's passes over your location.
As a reminder, Yuri Gagarin's flight on April 12, 1961, aboard the "Vostok-1" spacecraft, opened humanity's path to space, marking the beginning of manned spaceflight and scientific research in orbit.
About the Satellite
The small spacecraft "MONITOR-3 (RS58S)" was launched on June 27, 2023, from the Vostochny Cosmodrome as part of the Space-Pi project. The satellite's operator is the Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). The primary scientific payload on board is the DECOR-2 instrument, designed to monitor charged particle fluxes in low Earth orbit.
SSTV Transmission Schedule
The image transmission will take place over two days, with the start timed to the cosmonaut's birth date (March 9).
· Start: March 9, 2026, at approximately 08:15 UTC
· End: March 10, 2026, at approximately 09:15 UTC
· Format: Robot 36
· Interval between images: 120 seconds (subject to change)
Frequency and Reception
Signal reception is possible on the following parameters:
435.290 MHz
(Modes: GMSK 2k4 USP FEC, GMSK 4k8 USP FEC, GMSK 9k6 USP FEC, SSTV)
Important Note: The transmission may be interrupted at any time due to technical reasons onboard the satellite (such as battery discharge, equipment overheating, etc.).
Where to Follow Telemetry
Real-time information on the satellite's status and telemetry can be tracked in the following specialized databases:
· Amateur Radio Satellite Station Networ
· "Sonik" Network
All radio amateurs and space enthusiasts are invited to participate in receiving the signal! Keep track of the satellite's passes over your location.
