Norway Orbits Miniature AIS Instrument

Maritime authorities are hoping that a Norwegian experimental nanosatellite-based automatic identification system (AIS) will demonstrate the suitability of spacecraft in low Earth orbit to provide comprehensive and inexpensive maritime situational awareness. The 20-cm. (8-in.) wide, 6-kg. (13-lb.)...

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