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MySat – An Educational CubeSat Kit

Real satellites are closer than they seem — every minute, they pass overhead at an altitude of less than 400 km (250 miles) above the Earth's surface. Today, more than 10,000 satellites are operating in orbit. Yet most people know very little about how these incredibly useful spacecraft actually work.

That's why we created MySat - cubesat kit, designed to help you understand every aspect of satellite design and operation. It is an educational STEM kit that lets you build your own spacecraft model, closely based on real satellites. Our satellite kit:

• is built to full scale (1:1);
• closely follows the architecture of real satellites;
• can be assembled at home;
• requires no special knowledge or technical background;
• has a very affordable cubesat kit price.

What Are CubeSats? Comparing MySat Cubesat Kits to Real Satellites

CubeSats (short for "cube satellites") are a standardized class of satellites introduced about 20 years ago. The standard was created to establish common design rules for spacecraft developers, significantly reducing the cost of launching satellites into orbit.

Today, CubeSats are no longer limited to the professional aerospace industry. They have become accessible to small businesses, amateur space teams, universities, and even schools. Their relatively low development and launch costs continue to drive interest in these compact spacecraft, which also explains the growing popularity of DIY cubesat kits.

The main characteristics of CubeSats are:

• the basic unit is a cube;
• the standard size increment is 100 mm;
• satellites are launched in groups using dedicated deployment systems;
• no hazardous onboard subsystems are permitted.

Our cubesat model kit follows the same design principles. MySat is based on the architecture of a typical 1U CubeSat, measuring 10 × 10 × 10 cm and featuring deployment rails, solar panels, and vertically mounted printed circuit boards. With our satellite kits, you'll gain a deep understanding of spacecraft architecture and perhaps even take your first step toward a career in space engineering!

Explore the MySat DIY Satellite Lineup

Our product lineup includes several options for building your own DIY satellite, ranging from affordable entry-level kits to the most advanced versions.

MySat Basic Kit

This is our most affordable and entry-level option, designed for true engineering enthusiasts. When buying a satellite, you receive printed circuit boards, electronic modules, connectors, and a programmer. The satellite frame parts must be 3D printed by you using our free 3D models available on GitHub.

Once assembled, you'll have your own 3d printed satellite. Thanks to self-printing, this version offers the lowest cubesat kit cost!

MySat Space Fan Kit

This is the standard version of our cubesat kit. It includes everything you need to build your own satellite: a complete electronics set, satellite body parts, solar panels, and even an automatic solar panel deployment mechanism. A screwdriver and anti-static gloves are also included, so your satellite is ready for assembly right out of the box.

In addition, this cube satellite kit includes a radio transceiver and a ground station, allowing you to communicate with your satellite over distances of several hundred meters using the standard 433 MHz UHF radio band commonly used by CubeSats.

MySat Space Geek Kit

The Geek Kit is our premium gift edition. It includes everything found in the MySat Space Fan Kit but comes in a branded carrying case with a metal frame. This cubesat kit also includes exclusive bonus accessories: a souvenir satellite-shaped keychain and a 3D mission patch.

The Geek Kit features glow-in-the-dark body components. As a result, the assembled model satellite kit looks especially impressive in the dark, emitting a neon-blue glow and giving the satellite it a truly futuristic appearance.

How to Buy a Satellite from the MySat Online Store?

Can you buy a satellite? Just 15–20 years ago, this question would have sounded absurd outside the world of the large aerospace industry. Today, things have changed: owning your personal satellite is now within reach. However, the price of a real CubeSat spacecraft is still far from affordable, typically starting at tens of thousands of US dollars.

With MySat educational kits, it's a different story. You can purchase one starting at just 198 USD! Anyone can place an order: our cubesat kits are shipped to the USA, Europe, Japan, and most other countries around the world. You can buy a satellite from MySat Store using a bank card or Google Pay. We also offer special payment options and exclusive pricing for companies and bulk orders.

Here's a step-by-step guide explaining how to buy a satellite:

1. Visit the product catalog at mysatkit.com.
2. Add your preferred kit version to the shopping cart.
3. Optionally, add other products, such as add-ons for BASIC Kit.
4. Proceed to checkout and enter your shipping address.
5. Choose your payment method (bank card or Google Pay).
6. Once your order has been shipped, wait for the e-mail with your tracking number.

How to Use MySat: Your Satellite Kit Guide

Let's say you've decided to buy cubesat: you've placed your order, completed the payment, and your package has finally arrived. What's next?

Open our detailed illustrated guide and start building your own satellite. Assemble the electronic modules and printed circuit boards, upload the firmware to the onboard computers, and put together your DIY satellite. Congratulations — you are now a satellite operator!

Next, you'll learn how to communicate with your satellite, use the Mission Control interface, operate the onboard camera, collect telemetry and system logs, and much more.

Expand MySat into a Satellite Development Kit

For those who want to explore even further, our GitHub repository and documentation include:

• specifications for all electronic modules;
• 3D printing files for every part of the cube satellite kit;
• electrical schematics for MySat printed circuit boards;
• solutions to common issues and troubleshooting guides.

MySat printed circuit boards feature dedicated protoboard connectors, allowing you to connect your own hardware using the microcontroller's GPIO pins. You can connect devices using I2C, SPI, UART, and many other interfaces. This means you can not only build your own satellite kit but also customize and expand it freely. You can also write your own firmware for the on-board microcontrollers using C++.

MySat Kit is an open-source project. All information about the design of our CubeSat models is publicly available. You can even create your own satellite DIY project using our designs and documentation.

Who Is MySat For? Cube Satellite Kits for Students and Space Enthusiasts

So, we've established that the answer to the question "Can I buy a satellite" is a definite "Yes!" But is MySat kit the right choice for you?

We designed our DIY satellite platform from the very beginning to appeal to a wide audience: children and adults, experienced engineers and complete beginners alike. Its low entry barrier makes it easy to get started at any age, while its endless customization possibilities ensure there's always something new to learn, explore, and improve.

Over more than five years, we've received positive feedback from a wide variety of customers. MySat has been used for educational purposes, as a cubesat kit for students and schoolchildren, and as an interactive exhibit in space museums. It also makes an excellent gift for engineering geeks, space fans, and amateur radio operators of all ages.

So, what are you waiting for? Visit our catalog and choose your cubesat kit for sale! MySat was created to show that space is much closer and more accessible than most people think. You're only a few clicks away from it.