GOLDCREST Satellite

GOLDCREST
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.

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Last modified: 2024-05-29

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