Objectives and Applications
The MDASat-1 constellation is equipped with an improved automatic identification system (AIS) receiver from its predecessor, ZACube-2, using its SDR-based payload. MDASat-1 can receive messages on the AIS and AIS long range channels.
Full Name
MDASat-1a
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
Launch Date
13 Jan 2022
Mission Links
EOL Date
Jan 2027
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
Ascending
Orbit Inclination
Orbit Altitude
550 km
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
10:30:00
Repeat Cycle
NORAD Catalog #
International Designator
AIS Receiver (MDASat-1) - Automatic Identification System Receiver (MDASat-1) |
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