New Altimetry

In a further sign of increased reliance on small spacecraft for Earth observation, French space agency CNES is fleshing out a new mission that would use a Ka-band microsatellite for altimetry applications. Known as Altika, the 120-kg. (264-lb.) satellite would ensure a follow-on to existing...

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