Objectives and Applications
AprizeSat-3 and -4 are two microsatellites of Aprize Satellite Inc. of Fairfax, VA, USA built by SpaceQuest Ltd. of Fairfax, VA. The objective is to demonstrate AIS (Automatic Identification System) instrument technology for the detection of ships on the oceans. SpaceQuest, Ltd. is the technology arm of Aprize Satellite Inc., a provider of low-cost wireless services for worldwide asset tracking and data monitoring.
Full Name
Aprize Satellite -3 and -4
Mission Status
Mission complete
Mission Agencies
Aprize Satellite Inc.
Launch Date
29 Jul 2009
Mission Links
EOL Date
29 Jul 2019
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
97.7 minutes
Orbit Sense
Ascending
Orbit Inclination
98.13 deg
Orbit Altitude
686 km
Orbit Longitude
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International Designator
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