Activities

On 3 February 2025, KMUTNB Techno Park and the International Institute of Space Technology for Economic Development (INSTED) hosted the launching ceremony of the KNACKSAT-2 CubeSat into low Earth orbit (LEO). KNACKSAT-2 is a 3U CubeSat designed to carry 10 payloads, with the mission of verifying the functionality of each payload in orbit. The launch of KNACKSAT-2 was made possible through the collaboration between KMUTNB’s INSTED, NBSPACE, and the Kyushu Institute of Technology (KYUTECH), Japan.

The ceremony was attended by the executive team of KMUTNB, led by Prof. Dr. Teravuti Boonyasopon, Chairman of the KMUTNB Council Committee, Prof. Dr. Thanin Silpcharu, President of KMUTNB, Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin, Director of KMUTNB Techno Park, Assoc. Prof. Kittichai Thanasupsin, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Dr. Phongsatorn Saisutjarit, Acting Director of INSTED.

KNACKSAT-2 was launched from the International Space Station (ISS). The satellite was designed and developed by INSTED and NBSPACE under the technical supervision of KYUTECH. Once in orbit, KMUTNB will operate the satellite and manage payload operations through its ground station in Thailand. The successful development and launching of this CubeSat represent a significant milestone for Thailand’s space technology development, strengthening national capabilities in multi-payload satellites and paving the way for future ride-sharing platforms.