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Notes from the Hexstar lab.

Guides, builds and launch stories from the Hexstar team: CubeSat kits, DIY satellites, classroom projects and high-altitude balloon flights.

Hexstar 1U CubeSat opened up to show its three stacked circuit boards, frame panels, antenna and Remove Before Flight tag

10 November 2026 · 7 min read

How to Make a Satellite From Your Own Desk

Build a working satellite on your desk: the parts you need, what it costs, a step-by-step build with Arduino code, and how to watch its data live.

Educational use only. Hexstar CubeSat kits are made for learning and educational experiments. They are not certified or intended for real spaceflight or orbital launch. High-altitude balloon launches are entirely at your own risk, and you are responsible for following local aviation and radio rules.

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