[Satellite TODAY 02-02-11] Orbcomm’s last remaining AIS-capable low-Earth orbit satellite failed at the end of the company’s 2010 fiscal fourth quarter, the company announced in its latest financial results issued Feb. 1.
The failure temporarily brings to an end the company’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) shipboard broadcast service, which transmits vessel identification, position and other critical data to assist in navigation and improve maritime safety.
In a conference call, Orbcomm’s management said the company expects the financial impact of this service interruption to be less than $1 million until the company launches replacement satellites in the second quarter of this year.
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Orbcomm AIS Service Down after Satellite Failure
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