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Small satellite launched to monitor ocean health
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024
A new CubeSat, AEROS-MH1, is now orbiting Earth as part of a collaborative project between Portugal and MIT, marking Portugal's return to space. Developed in Portugal through the MIT Portugal Program, the satellite aims to monitor ocean health using spectroscopic techniques and a software-defined radio to collect data from marine life and aerial drones. The project, known as AEROS Constellation,