After launch, AuroraSat-1 will conduct a rigorous test campaign to qualify the thrusters, and Plasma Brake deployment and longitudinal operations.
Satellite launch
Weighing 1,190 kg, FalconEye will offer earth observation capability to the UAE government and economy.
The mission is Rocket Lab’s first full demonstration of end-to-end mission service, encompassing satellite build, launch, and on-orbit operations.
The next-gen MEO communications system aims to scale and deliver low-latency, high-performance connectivity services by 2021.
The latest satellite increases the number of secure military code-enabled satellites in GPS Constellation to 22.
The launch dates and vehicles have not yet been decided.
The satellite was initially scheduled to launch in 2019 but was delayed to 2020.
