Poland has taken a significant step forward in the field of space science and technology with the successful launch of the Eagle Eye satellite. This event marks a crucial breakthrough for the country, highlighting Poland’s growing capability in space missions. The satellite was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, thanks to a collaboration with SpaceX.
Poland advances in space with Eagle Eye satellite
The Eagle Eye project, which started in April 2020, is the result of a joint effort of a consortium led by Creotech Instruments S.A., in collaboration with Scanway Sp. z o.o. and the Space Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Polish Academy of Sciences. The main objective of this mission is to obtain high-resolution images of the Earth, contributing to both scientific research and surveillance.
The satellite, entirely designed in Poland, is expected to operate for at least a year, starting its orbit at an altitude of 500 kilometers and gradually descending to 350 kilometers. Although some components such as microprocessors could not be manufactured locally, Tomasz Barciński of the Space Research Center highlighted the high-end technology used in the satellite.
The mission is a reflection of Poland’s growing prominence on the global space scene, demonstrating its ability to develop and manage space projects. complex space projects. complex.
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