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The camera will be installed on the International Space Station and will transmit data to La Trobe University in Melbourne. Dr. Moar said that the camera would rotate around the Earth, taking sequences of high-resolution images of the Earth's surface that could be useful, including helping emergency services to target their targets. efforts to fight bush fires. He said farmers could use the images to analyze crops and optimize their use of fertilizer, and governments and researchers could use the images to monitor the health of the Great Barrier Reef, including to monitor the quality of water. "
" This is a revolutionary achievement for engineering in Australia and it will help governments and emergency services around the world, "said Dr. Moar
Dr. Moar stated that the camera, which had been manufactured for three years, was built to withstand extreme conditions, including near-zero temperatures (-273 degrees Celsius) and He will remain at the International Space Station for four years, when he will be descended and examined to understand the effects of space conditions on the instrument.
Victorian-era industry minister Ben Carroll said the camera launch consolidated Victoria's position as "a world leader in space technology."
"As an alumnus of La Trobe University, to watch the launch last night, it gave me goose bumps. The rocket was developed by students and academics, here at The University of La Trobe, in Bundoora. "
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"This is a very clear example of why Australian Space Agency should "In Victoria, we are not just talking about space, we are doing it."
The Andrews government said that one in five people in the space domain Australian technology companies were based in Victoria, and many of the world's largest aerospace companies – including Lockheed Martin, Thales, Boeing, and BAE Systems – have conducted research, development, and manufacturing in the state. 19659003] more than 1 trillion dollars in 2040.
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Published
June 30, 2018 17:01:48
