| Spacecraft name | GOLDCREST ((GlObal Land Dampness Characterization using Reflectometry by STudents)) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1U |
| Status | not launched, expected in 2024 |
| Launcher | not launched |
| Organization | University of Luxembourg |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | Luxembourg |
| Operator | In-house? |
| Oneliner |
Remote sensing mission using GNSS-R for measurement of the soil moisture across the globe. |
| Description |
Remote sensing mission using Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry (GNSS-R) for measurement of the soil moisture across the globe. GNSS-R is a method of sensing the Earth’s surface by measuring reflected signals transmitted by navigation satellites. |
| Sources | [1] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
