IAI successfully launches satellite enabling all-weather, night coverage
The satellite is already performing its own initial checks to make sure it is functioning properly and simultaneously sending initial images.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB
Israel Aerospace Industries launched the DS-SAR satellite at 4 a.m. on Sunday, which successfully entered orbit and now enables 24-7 all-weather coverage. Launched using a PSLV C56 launcher from India, the satellite carries a Synthetic Aperture Radar payload and is based on IAI’s success with the Ofek and TECSAR satellites. There are customers in Singapore, DSTA, ST Engineering, and others who will receive data from the satellite.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-753035
The satellite is already performing its own initial checks to make sure it is functioning properly and simultaneously sending initial images.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB
Israel Aerospace Industries launched the DS-SAR satellite at 4 a.m. on Sunday, which successfully entered orbit and now enables 24-7 all-weather coverage. Launched using a PSLV C56 launcher from India, the satellite carries a Synthetic Aperture Radar payload and is based on IAI’s success with the Ofek and TECSAR satellites. There are customers in Singapore, DSTA, ST Engineering, and others who will receive data from the satellite.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-753035