Tech

Two German military satellites are launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

Share

On Sunday morning (Dec. 24), a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying two radar reconnaissance satellites for the German military took off.

At 8:11 a.m. EST (1311 GMT; 5:11 a.m. local California time), the Falcon 9 rocket from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base launched the SARah-2 mission to low Earth orbit (LEO). The flight was postponed one day in order to allow for more preflight inspections. It was originally scheduled for Saturday, December 23.

For the German military, the SARah-2 mission launched two synthetic aperture radar (or “SAR” in “SARah-2) reconnaissance satellites into orbit.

“The satellites will continue the replacement process of the aging SAR-Lupe constellation,” EverydayAstronaut.com wrote in a mission description.

“SARah 2 and SARah 3 are two ‘reflector antenna’ satellites, meaning they will consequently fly in formation with SARah 1 to increase the resolution of the constellation,” the outlet added.

According to SpaceX, SARah-2 was the eighth launch of this specific Falcon 9’s first stage. After returning for a ninth landing, the booster landed at Vandenberg approximately eight minutes following launch.

It was planned for SARah 2 and SARah 3 to come into low-Earth orbit (LEO) from the upper stage of the Falcon 9 approximately twenty and twenty-five minutes after liftoff, respectively.

With Sunday’s launch, SpaceX’s busy 2023 continued. This year, the company has launched 94 orbital missions in addition to two unsuccessful test flights of its massive Starship rocket.

And before the calendar turns, there will be more SpaceX activity. For instance, on December 28, the X-37B spacecraft of the United States Space Force is expected to be launched into orbit by the company’s potent Falcon Heavy rocket.

Komal Patil

Recent Posts

Mediaforum Digital – Transforming Brands, Where Creativity Meets Strategy

In today’s rapidly evolving digital age, businesses are finding it essential to harness the immense… Read More

4 hours ago

Indian Student Representative Aman Agrawal Shines at World Food Forum

Aman Agrawal showcased his commitment to shaping the future of agriculture and made his presence… Read More

5 hours ago

The All Star Influencers Award (ASIA): Bridging Cultures Through Creativity and Influence

New Delhi [India] November 5: The All Star Influencers Award (ASIA) is a watershed moment… Read More

5 hours ago

Top 15 Daily Marketing Strategies for Retail Stores to Market Your Brand

Retail includes hundreds of product markets and thousands of businesses competing for a transaction. How… Read More

6 hours ago

Tips for Writing Compelling Messages to Drive Action

Creating engaging messages that drive action has never been more important in a society where… Read More

7 hours ago

How Market Research Can Benefit Small Businesses

Market research isn't just for the major players. We have some tips for how small… Read More

10 hours ago