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Astronomical nanosatellite VERTECS completes initial operations and begins scientific observations

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A research team from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kwansei Gakuin University, Tokyo City University, Kanazawa University, and the University of Tokyo successfully completed test operations for the VERTECS nanosatellite, confirming it meets specified performance requirements. Following this success, the team began routine scientific astronomical observations. The satellite was released into orbit and has since been operational for its primary mission.

Key points

• The VERTECS nanosatellite was released into orbit and successfully completed test operations by a research team from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kwansei Gakuin University, Tokyo City University, Kanazawa University, and the University of Tokyo.
• After confirming the satellite meets its specified performance requirements, the team began routine scientific astronomical observations.

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Evidence covers the successful completion of test operations and the start of routine observations. Specific dates for the release, test phases, or the start of observations are not provided in the source.

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