EarthObservations
CubeSats’ Missions Begin
CubeSats’ Missions Begin CubeSats are small nanosatellites weighing 1-10 kilograms that use a standard size and form factor, designed for Earth observations and technology demonstrations. The development of CubeSats has advanced into its own industry, with collaboration between government, industry, and academia leading to increasing capabilities. CubeSats provide a cost-effective platform for science investigations, new […]
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NASA Tech to Use Moonlight to Enhance Measurements from Space
NASA Tech to Use Moonlight to Enhance Measurements from Space NASA is launching a new mission called Arcstone to measure moonlight from space and use it as a calibration standard for Earth-viewing sensors. The mission will use a spectrometer to measure lunar spectral reflectance, which will provide a stable and universal calibration source for satellite […]
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