The Delfi-C3 is the fourth Dutch satellite to be launched and also the smallest – about the size of a pack of milk.On the 28th of April at 03:53 UTC the Delfi-C3 was successfully launched with a PSLV launch vehicle. At 06:45 UTC the first signal was received from a radio amateur in California.

At 11:55 UTC the satellite signal was acquired and decoded at the TU Delft groundstation, initial analysis showed the craft to be in excellent condition, all solar panels and antennas were deployed and the internal temperatures and voltages were within the ranges expected. The team is thrilled with this accomplishment and will continue operations after tonight celebratory barbeque!

Delfi-C3