Objectives and Applications
The objective of VesselSat-1 and -2 is to collect spaceborne AIS (Automatic Identification System) message data in support of maritime tracking services.
Full Name
VesselSat AIS Constellation
Mission Status
Mission complete
Mission Agencies
LuxSpace
Launch Date
20 Oct 2011
Mission Links
EOL Date
26 Jan 2015
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
Orbit Altitude
Orbit Longitude
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International Designator
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