February 22, 2026 at 1:02 a.m. National Astronomical Research Institute ground station (Public Organization) or NARIT was able to receive the KNACKSAT-2 satellite signal for the first time. After the satellite was launched from the International Space Station on February 3, 2026 at approximately 3:55 p.m. (Thailand time)
This signal is the first signal sent back to the ground by the KNACKSAT-2 satellite and received by observing stations. For the first set of data that NARIT received, it consists of 11 sets of telemetry beacon signals that can decode and know the internal information of the KNACKSAT-2 satellite, such as battery information. and solar cells From preliminary information, it is found that the satellite’s power system has begun to return to work.
Later on February 23, 2026 at 12:15 a.m. and 1:51 a.m., the NARIT ground station was able to receive signals from the KNACKSAT-2 satellite again, totaling 14 sets of data. Among those signals were seven sets of telemetry beacon signals, satellite system status reports, and telemetry signals responding from commands on the ground or Telecommand, showing the trend of satellite recovery continuing.
After this, NARIT will continue to play an observational role. and receive Telemetry Beacon signals in the UHF frequency band to support preliminary status inspections within the satellite. The main mission controller is the KNACKSAT-2 team from King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB).
Congratulations to the KNACKSAT-2 team.
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Reference source: National Astronomical Research Institute (NRCT)
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