IRIDE

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has won contracts from the European Space Agency (ESA) to supply a first batch of six small satellites with synthetic aperture radars (SAR) and one satellite based on optical technology for the Italian Earth observation constellation, IRIDE. This innovative new constellation, based on a number of different sensing instruments and technologies, will range from microwave radar imaging to optical sensors at various spatial resolutions and in different frequency ranges, thus becoming a pioneering space program in Earth Observation.

Thales Alenia Space wins contracts for IRIDE radar and optical satellites

Space/C4ISR / By Defence Industry Europe

Thales Alenia Space has won contracts from the European Space Agency (ESA) to supply a first batch of six small satellites for the Italian Earth observation constellation, IRIDE.

OHB Italia, a subsidiary of technology and space group OHB SE, and ESA (European Space Agency) have signed a contract for the development of 12 satellites that will be part of the Italian IRIDE constellation. The constellation will consist of various satellites of different types and sizes combining SAR, optical, panchromatic, hyperspectral and infrared sensors. Main target of the constellation is Earth observation to manage hydrogeological instabilities and fires, protect coastlines and critical infrastructure, monitor air quality and weather conditions and provide analytical data for the development of commercial applications.

OHB Italia awarded contract for Earth observation constellation IRIDE

Space/C4ISR / By Defence Industry Europe

OHB Italia and ESA (European Space Agency) have signed a contract for the development of 12 satellites that will be part of the Italian IRIDE constellation.