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Project ICARUS recently launched the second of two satellites that are crucial to its plan to gather granular data on the whereabouts of wildlife around the globe.
ICARUS has launched a second dedicated satellite carrying only their wildlife-tracking technology.
KEY POINTS
- Tags can sense subtle animal movements and AI will analyze these for health or environmental changes.
- 3,000 tracking tags are ready for deployment, with 3,000 more ordered and plans for 100,000 eventually.
- The new miniaturized tags weigh as little as one gram and can be distributed globally via local partners.
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