The satellite achieved orbit, began transmitting data and initiated a series of initial tests, which will continue until the satellite is fully commissioned
The models proved highly accurate in estimating Leaf Area Index and were able to differentiate between varying levels of water stress across 17 commercial chickpea fields.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced that an Israeli-made AMOS-6 satellite will be launched in 2016 to bring the Internet to the poorest parts of the world, and a look at how Israel is solving the global water crisis.
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