• Institute for Q-Shu Pioneers of Space reported a successful deployable-antenna deployment on its QPS-SAR13 satellite “Mikura-I.”
• The satellite launched at 6:18 p.m. Japan time on Aug. 6, followed by initial contact.
• Post-deployment telemetry, sensor readings, and onboard selfie imagery confirmed the antenna deployed as planned.
• Engineering adjustments continue as the company targets first image acquisition.

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