Maine's First Research Satellite to Enter Orbit
July 02, 2024
July 02, 2024
ORONO, Maine, July 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release:
Maine's first research satellite will launch into the stratosphere early Tuesday morning. During its six-month to two-year orbit, MESAT1 will use its astronomical view to gather climate data about Earth for experiments designed and led by middle and high school students.
MESAT1 is outfitted with four multispectral cameras that take pictures with scientific data about water and e . . .
Maine's first research satellite will launch into the stratosphere early Tuesday morning. During its six-month to two-year orbit, MESAT1 will use its astronomical view to gather climate data about Earth for experiments designed and led by middle and high school students.
MESAT1 is outfitted with four multispectral cameras that take pictures with scientific data about water and e . . .