XpressSAR Signs MoU to Buy TecSAR Satellites from IAI
According to the memorandum of understanding, the American company will purchase up to four TecSAR synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observation satellites for its high-resolution X-band satellite constellation
IsraelDefense
| 20/11/2018
TecSAR satellite (Image courtesy of IAI)
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and XpressSAR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to purchase from IAI a constellation of up to four TecSAR synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites along with associated support services for launch, in-orbit testing, commissioning and establishing ground operations to control the constellation.
US-based XpressSAR will purchase and operate the satellites in inclined orbit. IAI is responsible for the manufacturing of the satellites and other services needed to deliver a turnkey operational constellation in space.
IAI’s TecSAR satellite is designed to provide high-resolution intelligence. It carries a SAR payload, designed to provide images during day and night, and under all weather conditions, including under cloud cover. According to the company, the TecSAR satellites are significantly smaller, lighter, and more agile than other satellites in their category, providing better maneuverability and image resolution quality and quantity.
“After a long review process of the different solutions available on the market, we are excited to partner with IAI to offer a perfect surveillance system from space using IAI's excellent and cost-effective SAR satellites,” said Wolfgang Biedermann, CEO of XpressSAR. “With IAI's advanced satellites capabilities, we will provide the most up-to-date radar imaging technology for high-quality information. Our focus is to use cutting-edge but proven technology to offer our future customers reliably the highest product quality while still acting as an innovator and market disruptor.”
Boaz Levi, IAI's Executive Vice President and General Manager of Systems, Missiles & Space Group, commented: “Through this collaboration, XpressSAR will be able to offer state-of-the-art satellite constellation for multi-customer use, with IAI’s technological excellence and operational know-how. For the past three decades, IAI has been developing and operating satellites for various purposes for the defense needs of Israel and customers worldwide. We are excited to work with XpressSAR in developing and manufacturing the advanced satellite constellation.”
According to the memorandum of understanding, the American company will purchase up to four TecSAR synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observation satellites for its high-resolution X-band satellite constellation
TecSAR satellite (Image courtesy of IAI)
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and XpressSAR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to purchase from IAI a constellation of up to four TecSAR synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites along with associated support services for launch, in-orbit testing, commissioning and establishing ground operations to control the constellation.
US-based XpressSAR will purchase and operate the satellites in inclined orbit. IAI is responsible for the manufacturing of the satellites and other services needed to deliver a turnkey operational constellation in space.
IAI’s TecSAR satellite is designed to provide high-resolution intelligence. It carries a SAR payload, designed to provide images during day and night, and under all weather conditions, including under cloud cover. According to the company, the TecSAR satellites are significantly smaller, lighter, and more agile than other satellites in their category, providing better maneuverability and image resolution quality and quantity.
“After a long review process of the different solutions available on the market, we are excited to partner with IAI to offer a perfect surveillance system from space using IAI's excellent and cost-effective SAR satellites,” said Wolfgang Biedermann, CEO of XpressSAR. “With IAI's advanced satellites capabilities, we will provide the most up-to-date radar imaging technology for high-quality information. Our focus is to use cutting-edge but proven technology to offer our future customers reliably the highest product quality while still acting as an innovator and market disruptor.”
Boaz Levi, IAI's Executive Vice President and General Manager of Systems, Missiles & Space Group, commented: “Through this collaboration, XpressSAR will be able to offer state-of-the-art satellite constellation for multi-customer use, with IAI’s technological excellence and operational know-how. For the past three decades, IAI has been developing and operating satellites for various purposes for the defense needs of Israel and customers worldwide. We are excited to work with XpressSAR in developing and manufacturing the advanced satellite constellation.”
