King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) is planning to launch its second satellite, KNACKSAT-2, into orbit. The university aims to utilize the knowledge within the institution for practical applications in the business sector and establish collaboration with the private sector. The satellite, developed with domestic resources and Thai expertise, will monitor the position and speed of Thai trains, test high-resolution photography from space, and examine radiation shielding technology. Instead of using rockets, KNACKSAT-2 will be sent to the International Space Station and released into Earth’s orbit by astronauts. The launch is scheduled for early 2024, and data collected from the satellite’s missions will be transmitted to a ground station at the university.
