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 # CubeSatSim
 
+This is an experimental balloon payload version of the CubeSatSim software.  It has issues and is not ready to fly on a balloon
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 The CubeSat Simulator https://github.com/alanbjohnston/CubeSatSim/wiki is a low cost satellite emulator that runs on solar panels and batteries, transmits UHF radio telemetry, has a 3D printed frame, and can be extended by additional sensors and modules.  This project is sponsored by the not-for-profit [Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, AMSAT®](https://amsat.org).
 
 There are several hardware versions and software branches to go with them - see below for information.