The main components of the M3MSat satellite

2016-04-29 - Canada's Maritime Monitoring and Messaging Microsatellite (M3MSat) uses a new type of generic satellite platform design. Its main components include: S-band antenna; C-band antenna; Low Data Rate System (LDRS) antenna; Sun sensors; S-band antenna; Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna; Solar cells; Automatic Identification System (AIS) antenna; and Dielectric Deep Charge Monitor (DDCM). (Credit: Honeywell (Formerly COM DEV))

The image identifies the main components of the M3MSat spacecraft. The satellite's box-shape frame uses a new type of generic satellite platform design and is about the same size as most household dishwashers. The following components are part of the satellite, listed clockwise from the top right: S-band antenna; C-band antenna; Low Data Rate System (LDRS) antenna; Sun sensors; S-band antenna; Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna; Solar cells; Automatic Identification System (AIS) antenna; Dielectric Deep Charge Monitor (DDCM).