Chepang Children from Chitwan Contribute to Nepal’s Newly Launched “Slippers to Sat” Nano-Satellite

Beijing-  The nano-satellite “Slippers to Sat”, developed by the Nepal Space Foundation, launched into space from China on Wednesday morning using the Kinetica-1 rocket. A team had completed final testing and integration in Beijing, and the satellite was already attached to the rocket on Tuesday. The tube-shaped satellite weighs 1.20 kg and has two cameras to capture real-time images of Nepal’s forests and water. It also carries technology to help detect early signs of earthquakes and an electromagnetic system to adjust its orbit. The satellite was expected to operate for five years, but due to strong solar activity it may last for about one and a half years. The project received support from amateur radio groups, and Chepang children from Chitwan took part. Anyone with a valid amateur radio license can receive its data for free. This is Nepal’s third satellite built with private sector support.