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UK Ministry of Defence's TYCHE ISR satellite launched

2024-08-21 08:57:03

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London, UK (SPX) Aug 17, 2024
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Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has successfully launched TYCHE, the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) first sovereign Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) satellite. This milestone represents a significant achievement for UK Space Command, which oversees space operations and capabilities. TYCHE, weighing approximately 160 kg, was one of 116 satellites deployed into Low