Ukrainian Defence Ministry signs agreement with ICEYE to conduct reconnaissance from space
www.pravda.com.ua
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:09:49 +0200
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has signed a strategic agreement with the ICEYE company, a leader in the field of satellites with highprecision imaging of the earths surface SAR satellites. Source Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umierov Quote Thanks to this contract, our military will have access to highprecision satellite imagery with full coverage of the combat zone. Details Umierov said that the command would be able to independently determine priority surveillance areas and quickly receive uptodate data through the ICEYE satellite system.
By introducing advanced space reconnaissance technologies, we are creating a technological advantage that increases combat capability and protects our military, the minister added.
For reference SAR satellites SAR Synthetic Aperture Radar are satellites equipped with radars that use aperture synthesis technology to create highly accurate images of the earths surface in all weather conditions and at any time of the day.
SAR technology provides detailed radar images that can see through clouds, smoke and even in the dark, making them valuable for surveillance and reconnaissance.
Background On 18 August 2022, volunteer Serhii Prytula said that his foundation had bought a satellite and access to a satellite image database for the Ukrainian forces for more than a year for 600 million hryvnias about US14.4 million raised by Ukrainians.
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