Airbus announced the successful launch of the Falcon Eye satellite for Earth observation from the European Space Base in Kourou, French Guiana, on board the Arianespace Soyuz platform. / p>
The falcon's eye, which weighs 1,190 kilograms at launch, will support the needs of the tasks of the UAE Armed Forces, according to a press release issued today, Thursday.
and upon reaching its orbit, it will be at an altitude of 633 km from the surface of the Earth.
The Falcon Eye satellite was developed by Airbus Defense and Space and Thales Alenia Space as joint principal contractors.
Airbus Defense and Space Industries was responsible for the satellite design, integration, testing and securing of the platform.
while Thales Alenia Space was responsible for designing and supplying optical and image processing equipment.
Jean-Marc Nasr, Head of Space Systems at Airbus, said: The Falcon Eye satellite will provide high-level Earth observation capabilities, ensuring our customers the best satellite imagery that can be provided. / p>
The high-performance optical system of the satellite is an important step in the process of cooperation between the United Arab Emirates, the United Arab Emirates and France.
