Due to several issues (thermal and cell functionality) RAX solar panels are not producing enough power for nominal operations. The attitude dynamics are also complicating the issue.
Short term, we have put the satellite into ultra low power mode, and we are charging the batteries again. Yesterday we were able to raise the batteries back up to 7.5 V. RAX is back in ULP mode and we will check again tonight. The plan is to use ULP until we get the batteries back up to full charge.
Periodic beaconing will be again once we restore the satellite to proper battery health. Time frame for that is unknown.
James Cutler
RAX eclipses until end of this year
battery voltage over the last days