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University of Auckland and NZDF creating reflector to help people lost at sea

University of Auckland and NZDF creating reflector to help people lost at sea

Update: 2025-08-14
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Scientists at the University of Auckland are working with the New Zealand Defence Force to develop a low-cost floating reflector to help satellites find people lost at sea. One of the project's leaders, scientist Tom Dowling, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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University of Auckland and NZDF creating reflector to help people lost at sea

University of Auckland and NZDF creating reflector to help people lost at sea