The Journal of Space Commerce

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IRIDE Satellite Contract Awarded to Thales Alenia Space

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Tom Patton
Mar 30, 2023
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ESA has awarded a contract to Thales Alenia Space to build the initial IRIDE satellite constellation. The first batch of spacecraft will consist of six small satellites with synthetic aperture radars (SAR) and one satellite based on optical technology. This innovative new constellation, based on a number of different sensing instruments and technologies…

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