Radio Ham's Sprite satellites launch in March

On 16 March 2014, two hundred “Sprites” are scheduled to be launched into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), each one equipped with a solar panel, 437 MHz radio transceiver, and a tiny computer, developed by radio amateur Zac Manchester KD2BHC

Read the full story - http://www.ithacaweek-ic.com/micro-satellites-developed-by-cornell-grad-scheduled-to-launch-next-month/

BIS prepares for KickSat Sprite launch - http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/17/bis-prepares-for-kicksat-sprite-launch/