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A 3U CubeSat

3U CubeSat built by students to monitor coastal ecosystems

A 3U CubeSat built by students at the University of Georgia to monitor coastal ecosystems and ocean colour with a focus on Earth Science applications.

Rights: Johnson Space Center, NASA

Published: 5 July 2022,Updated: 5 July 2022Size: 318.85 KB

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