Via satellite: staying in touch at sea
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 08:30
in Earth & Climate
Working on the high seas can be lonely separated from friends and family for weeks at a time. Communications via satellite close this gap by providing the means to stay in touch. Now, with ESA’s support, contacting shore is easier.
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