The modern era of low-flying satellites may begin this week
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Albedo's first satellite, Clarity-1, is set to launch on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for the "Transporter-13" mission. The 530 kg satellite will attempt to lower itself to a 274 km orbit, testing very low Earth orbit (VLEO) technology for improved image quality and natural debris removal, despite challenges like atomic oxygen and pointing control.
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