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Template:Infobox spacecraft AISSat-1 is a Norwegian satellite that was launched from India on July 12, 2010 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.[1] The satellite's aim is to improve maritime safety in the Northern sea. The satellite, which is an experimental satellite, will receive and forward signals from an Automatic Identification System (AIS). Thus, the coverage of the AIS expands from the coastal waters of all oceans Norway manager.

AISSat-1 is a nano-satellite which is shaped like a cube in the dimensions of 20cm x 20cm x 20cm. It weighs six kilograms. The technology on board the AISSat-1 was developed in cooperation between the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, Kongsberg Maritime, the Norwegian Coastal Administration and the Norwegian Space Centre. The satellite has cost 30 million NOK (3.9 million euros) and is financed by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry.

The launch, which was originally scheduled for May 9th, was eventually postponed to July 12th after a flaw was discovered in the rocket during testing.

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References

  1. ^ Amos, Jonathan (2010-07-12). "BBC News - Norway launches AISSat ship-tracking spacecraft". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
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