High-precision measurements from space
At the end of June, another fleet of miniature satellites traveled into space with a positioning module developed by Professor Markus Rothacher. The speciality of the technology is that it weighs only 100 grams and consumes one-twentieth of the power of a conventional positioning module. The ultimate aim is to enable a more precise monitoring of the Earth system – from a distance of around 500-600 kilometers. In an interview, Professor Rothacher offers insights into his team's latest space mission.
On June 30, a SpaceX rocket travelled to space carrying five more nanosatellites with the new technology. Over the next 3 years, a constellation of approx. 80 satellites will be set up in space.
Read the Interview by ETH Industry Relations
Learn more about the project «Nano Satellites» led by Professor Rothacher