Formation-flying satellites look for aircraft and surface vessels using radio-frequency sensors and imaging.
Credit: Space Flight Laboratory
Defense Research and Development Canada has launched three formation-flying microsatellites as part of its Gray Jay Arctic surveillance technology demonstration mission. The Gray Jay satellites, weighing 30 kg (66 lb.) each, were launched Jan. 14 aboard the SpaceX Transporter-12 rideshare from...
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