'Most Advanced' Nanosatellite to Support Global Maritime Comms

The automatic identification system payload of South Africa's ZACUBE-2 satellite will allow it to proactively detect forest fires and track the position, speed and registration of vessels along the country's coasts.

3D mock-up of the ZACUBE-2 satellite.

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