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Spinoff story
Saving Lives at Sea and on Land
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Satellites carrying Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking technology act as the link between emergency beacons and worldwide search and rescue teams. ACR Electronics of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, manufactures locator beacons according to specifications developed in part by Goddard Space Flight Center, contributing to more than 63,000 rescues.