TESMANIAN by Evelyn Arevalo August 05, 2020
PredaSAR aims to deploy the world's largest Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation. SAR satellites, are equipped with a radar technology that is used to compose two-dimensional images or 3D reconstruction of objects, like landscapes and buildings on maps. Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. is the manufacturer of the SAR satellites and the launch integration provider, “As part of the agreement, PredaSAR, Tyvak, and SpaceX will be working together to optimize the deployment plan for the remainder of PredaSAR’s groundbreaking constellation – the world’s largest and most advanced commercial SAR satellite constellation,†the company says.
PredaSAR signed a deal to launch its first satellite atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket – “Excited to announce that the first of our 48 advanced commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites will launch on SpaceX's Falcon9 launch vehicle,†a company representative announced via Twitter.
“PredaSAR spacecraft possess the latest in space-proven, high quality satellite systems to support scalable and fully capable operations. PredaSAR aims to deliver critical insights and data products to both military and commercial decision makers at the speed of need,†PredaSAR CEO Maj Gen Roger Teague stated in a press release. “We are pleased to fly with SpaceX, a proven launch service provider to further enable the PredaSAR constellation vision of rapid, persistent ISR, anytime and anywhere.â€
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