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AOS Announce Successful VDES Two-Way Communications for Maritime Communications Satellite Ymir-1
Today the AOS collaborative announces successful two-way VDES communications through the Satellite Ymir-1. The satellite built and operated by AAC Clyde Space has transmitted and received VDES messages from across the globe. This communications milestone marks a pivotal movement towards “Connecting Everything Maritime” and strengthening the communication and navigation infrastructure within the maritime domain –…
Read MoreThe AOS Satellite Ymir-1 has Successfully Launched Aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket
The Swedish built Ymir-1 satellite has been successfully launched on November 11, 2023 from the Vandenberg Space Force base in California, USA aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on the Transporter 9 mission. The satellite is housed inside the D-Orbit orbital transfer vehicle, In Orbit Now (ION), which successfully separated from the launcher into a…
Read MoreVDES and Its Implementation for Weather Routing: Promoting Sustainable Cargo Shipping
Navigating through the vast, unpredictable oceans has always posed a significant challenge for maritime transportation. The VHF Data Exchange System (VDES AIS 2.0), emerging as a revolutionary advancement, is diligently crafting a path towards safeguarding and greening cargo shipping through enhanced communication. It provides for a significant upgrade over the conventional Automatic Identification System (AIS)…
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