GITAI's SC1 satellite deploys in orbit, transmits first telemetry

Key points

• • GITAI launched its in-house developed 16U-sized SC1 satellite into low Earth orbit aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 on December 21, 2024.
• • The satellite established reliable communication with GITAI's Mission Control Center in Torrance, California.
• • It confirmed the functionality of all onboard systems and successfully captured and transmitted image and video data.