Instead of complaining about what these satellites don't do, maybe getting in touch with the builders and explore ways to add features and capabilities...
A HUGE +1 to that thought! Work with these guys on their goals while providing extended missions for hams, invite them into the fraternity and treat them as brothers, not as outsiders.
And this does NOT MEAN contact them and tell them that they are not doing what YOU think Amateur Satellites SHOULD do. Its Paul's rule. Don't criticise in the slightest. Just provide help, info, resources, tools or leadership in the direction that might be where you'd like to see them end up. (if you're lucky).
Bob
73, Drew KO4MA
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