ESA's Proba-V satellite successfully maps air traffic from space

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that its Proba-V satellite has successfully picked up signals from thousands of aircraft around the globe. The findings of the mission, which was primarily tasked with watching changes in vegetation across the planet, could pave the way for a more accurate air traffic control system.

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Section: Space

Tags:

• Air Traffic Control
• ESA
• Satellite

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