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ESA Orders 6 Additional Radar-Based Satellites

IRIDE Earth Observation Constellation Contract Awarded to Thales Alenia Space

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Tom Patton
Oct 22, 2024
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract valued at €107 million (≈$115 million) to Thales Alenia Space for the supply of 6 additional radar-based satellites dedicated to the Italian Earth observation constellation, IRIDE.

"The radar technology on board this program will be a crucial pillar of our ALL-IN-ONE Earth observation solution."
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