Germany Puts New SAR Satellite Into Operational Use

Credit: Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support
Germany has put the first of its new-generation synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into operational use. The planned Satellite-based Radar Reconnaissance System (SARah) constellation of three satellites will eventually replace Germany’s five-strong SAR-Lupe fleet of reconnaissance spacecraft...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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