The Journal of Space Commerce

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First In-Space Image Captured by Scout Space Sparrow Payload

Marks a Significant Milestone for the Company’s Proliferated Sensors Program

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Tom Patton
Jun 04, 2024
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The first in-space calibration image has been captured by the Scout Space optical payload dubbed "Sparrow". The instrument launched aboard the Apex Aries bus on the SpaceX Transporter-10 mission in March 2024.

"With each successful launch, we move closer to achieving Scout’s vision of enhancing Space Domain Awareness through the proliferation of secure, …

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