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CEVROSAT 1 is research minisatellite developed by CVC Electronic in cooperation with CEVRO University and several Czech universities. Built in the Czech Republic, it is designed for space weather monitoring, amateur radio communication, scientific research, and on-orbit technology demonstration.

CEVROSAT-1 combines scientific, educational, and amateur radio objectives. Its primary mission is to support amateur radio activities worldwide. The satellite enables communication services for the amateur radio community and promotes technical interest in space communications. Another core objective is to enhance education in space technologies and radio communications. The project is led by CEVRO University in cooperation with the Institute of Informatics at Mendel University in Brno. The satellite serves as a platform for hands-on student involvement in development, mission operations, and data analysis, contributing to practical training and academic development. The mission supports scientific research by providing publicly accessible radiation data from its Geiger sensor and image data from two onboard cameras. These instruments capture Earth imagery for use by radio amateurs and scientific analysis in geography, ecology, and meteorology. CEVROSAT-1 also enables in-orbit verification of new technologies. One of the experimental payloads consists of reflective optical surfaces intended for laser-based trials. The experiment explores potential applications in optical communication and detection systems.

The project promotes cooperation between academia, industry, radio amateurs, and the wider public. It aims to inspire interest in science and engineering, demonstrate practical applications of academic research, and strengthen the Czech Republic�s role in international space activities.

The satellite was developed by CVC Electronic in collaboration with CEVRO University and other leading Czech academic institutions. The project integrates commercial engineering practices with university-based scientific research. The satellite platform is modular, allowing integration of experimental payloads, scientific instruments, and amateur radio equipment.

CEVROSAT-1 is a 48 kg minisatellite with dimensions of 500 � 450 � 450 mm. It includes a Geiger radiation sensor for space weather monitoring and two cameras for Earth observation. The satellite continuously transmits scientific and visual data to ground stations and radio amateurs.

Onboard systems include data handling units, power supply modules, communication subsystems, and attitude control components to ensure stable operation of the payloads. A modular structure enables flexible accommodation of technology experiments, including optical systems for laser reflection trials.

The satellite provides communication capabilities for amateur radio users and supports coordinated image processing experiments with academic partners.