Introduction

The PION-BR1 satellite was developed by PION (PION Labs Engenharia Ltda.), which is a brazilian newspace startup. The launch of the satellite will occur on January 13th, 2022, and it will make history in the Brazilian space sector! Take a look:

• The first satellite 100% developed by a Brazilian company;
• The first satellite entirely developed by a Brazilian startup;
• The first satellite of a Brazilian startup to be launched by SpaceX; and
• The smallest Brazilian satellite developed to date!

The satellite will be launched in partnership with the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), the Brazilian Satellite Olympiad (OBSAT/MCTI), the Maua Institute of Technology (IMT), the Latin American Space Challenge (LASC), the Brazilian Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT-BR) and the Brazilian Amateur Radio League (LABRE).

Reception & Radio Information

We are inviting all radio-amateurs and satellite enthusiasts around the world to help us receive PION-BR1 while in orbit! All information on what you need to know about reception of PION-BR1 signals can be found on our Wiki.

Click here to access the PION-BR1's Wiki!