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In this article, a small sized satellite takes pictures of Alaska, enabling photos to be taken even without a large sized and costly satellite to be launched. This camera was attached to a rocket which makes it easier to deal with.
The technology itself is not groundbreaking according to the article, but the size and diminished cost to produce definitely is. Despite it's limitations, it shows advances in science that allows us to understand more about the environment around us. It's important to be able to see a large expanse of land, as a person in it wouldn't be capable of seeing everything at once. This method will enable more pictures to the price and effort of launching a satellite.
It's fascinating to see how science is constantly improving, and all the improvements to further understand the world we live in. Hopefully, advances like this will enable people to be able to see more, and understand more, with scientists being able to investigate more trends and issues with a large area, and hopefully aid in helping solve issues and queries they have with the environment.
Currently there are plans on sending another satellite with larger resolution, but the current camera is capable of providing scientists valuable information on sea ice, regardless of day or night, clouds or no.
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