UK Launches first Earth-Imaging Military Satellite

Published on August 19, 2024

The UK military has launched its first ever dedicated Earth-imaging satellite. Called Tyche, the washing machine-sized spacecraft will have sufficient resolution to identify battlefield troop positions and vehicles.

 

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