The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has contracted for an optical communications satellite to help facilitate its adoption among the UK Armed Forces. The contract was awarded on 9 August and went to UK-based In-Space Missions. The satellite is to be known as Titania, and is planned for a launch to LEO in 2023.
UK Gov orders LEO sat to evaluate optical communications for military purposes
by Matt Wilson | Aug 10, 2021 | Military space, Satellites, Seradata News, Technology
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