VesselSat 1, 2, 3
VesselSat 2 [Luxspace]
VesselSat is a constellation of three microsatellites to provide spacecraft-based Automatic Identification System (AIS) sensors in low-Earth orbit as a means of tracking maritime assets.
A delevopment version of the Luxspace AIS-receivers has been tested before on the Rubin-9.1 (AIS-Pathfinder 2) payload.
Two satellites will be leased to Orbcomm as a replacement for the lost capability of the malfunctioning Orbcomm Quick Launch satellites.
| Nation: | Luxembourg |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | Luxspace |
| Contractors: | Luxspace |
| Equipment: | AIS receiver |
| Configuration: | |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 29 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VesselSat 1 (Orbcomm FM42) | 12.10.2011 | Sr FLP | PSLV-CA | with Megha-Tropiques, SRMSAT, Jugnu | |
| VesselSat 2 (Orbcomm FM43) | 09.01.2012 | TY LC-9 | CZ-4B | with ZY 3A | |
| VesselSat 3 | with ? |
Further Orbcomm missions:
