A group of British designed and built satellites has entered low Earth orbit, giving the UK new space based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for defence, security and civil needs. BAE Systems confirmed that three Azalea radio frequency satellites were launched on 28 November as part of SpaceX’s Transporter 15 mission, with communications established during the first three contact windows.

British designed Azalea RF satellites from BAE Systems successfully launched into orbit

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A group of British designed and built satellites has entered low Earth orbit, giving the UK new space based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for defence, security and civil needs.

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