Likely carries a high-resolution optical camera system to obtain detailed images of Israel?s neighbors from orbit.
"Carries color and infrared cameras to image storms day and night, and a sounder to collect temperature, humidity and ozone data in different layers of the atmosphere. The satellite will also relay observations from remote weather station and ocean buoys to forecast centers, and monitor for distress signals from ships, airplanes and others in need of rescue."
"34 Ku-band, 10 C-band. Additional service to subsaharan Africa and East Asia."
Equivalent of 269 Ku- and C-band transponders.
Space surveillance of satellites in GEO.
Space surveillance of satellites in GEO.
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