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Life-Saving UAV Wins Top Prize in ESNC 2015

October 21, 2015

In a typical Cospas-Sarsat search and rescue process, a Distress Beacon signal is sent via Satellite to a Local User Terminal. A Mission Control Center validates the emergency and sends critical information to Rescue Coordination Centers. MEOSAR, the next-generation version of Cospas-Sarsat, will provide several unique features including a Return Link Service function to acknowledge receipt of the distress signal.

McMurdo Introduces Next-Gen Software for Satellite-Aided Search and Rescue

September 4, 2015

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The MEOSAR satellite payload is being developed for GPS III satellites.

Canada to Supply MEOSAR Search and Rescue Repeaters to GPS III

August 13, 2015

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McMurdo Opens Emergency Response Experience Center

May 13, 2015

One of the Honeywell Global Tracking ESA installations.

Honeywell Tracking Passes Test for Galileo Search and Rescue

April 13, 2015

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McMurdo Gets FAA, EASA Nods for Commercial Aircraft Locator

April 1, 2015

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GPS in McMurdo Transmitter Makes Finding Planes Easier

March 3, 2015

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Galileo Satellite Recovered, Transmitting Navigation Signals

December 3, 2014