The Malaysian company’s SpaceANT-D satellite will act as an early warning system and assist in environmental monitoring efforts
Planters International, or Planters for short, has launched its satellite, SpaceANT-D, as part of the Transporter-9 mission of Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
The Malaysian company, founded by Gen.T honouree Sadruddin Saifudin, is dedicated to sustainability and conservation. Its efforts cover replanting and protecting trees, training and employing people from local communities and using drones and satellite systems to fight illegal logging.
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According to Sadruddin, the company wants to harness the power of satellite technology to enhance reforestation initiatives and environmental monitoring. The satellite will provide connectivity and surveillance for the…
