If all goes according to plan, Orbital Sidekick will see its constellation of hyperspectral imaging satellites launched on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in early 2022. The micro-satellites are set to be used for oil and gas pipeline monitoring initially, where the novel approach would offer a potentially enormous resource saving for energy companies looking to identify and minimize gas leaks. Image: OSK. |
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