EQS-News: SARah satellites successfully launched – New reconnaissance system of the German Armed Forces complete
Bremen/Vandenberg, 24 December 2023 – The two reflector satellites of the SARah reconnaissance system were successfully launched today from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA.
- Bremen/Vandenberg, 24 December 2023 – The two reflector satellites of the SARah reconnaissance system were successfully launched today from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA.
- This has kicked-off the so-called Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP), during which the satellites will be booted up system by system and checked for functionality.
- SARah is the successor mission to the SAR-Lupe system, which has been in service since 2007.
- OHB System AG will also be responsible for operating the SARah satellites in cooperation with OHB Digital Connect GmbH and Airbus Defence and Space.