Yesterday, France launched with success a military communication satellite called SYRACUSE IV. This is an important milestone in France's space defense strategy. A short 𧡠to explain why π
https://twitter.com/Armees_Gouv/status/1452157076512387074
Syracuse IV will provide secure communications to French armed forces regardless of the distance. This satellite will be part of a constellation of 3, replacing the existing system (Syracuse III) in place since 2007.
This constellation will have a bandwidth 3 times higher than the previous generation and will connect together more than 400 ground stations.
These ground stations will equip the infantry, vehicles (4 to 5 times more than in the past), frigates, submarines and for the first time aircrafts (starting with the MRTT aircraft).
This cutting-edge satellite incorporates protection against potential threats from Earth and from the outer space (cyber-attack, electromagnetic aggression) *and* capabilities to detect any approach by orbital debris or another satellite.
This satellite is the result of a significant investment of France. Under its military planning law for 2019-2025, France is spending 4.3 billion β¬ to renew its military space assets.
Syracuse IV is also illustrative of the strength of the French defense industry. This satellite was developed and produced by French companies (Airbus, Thales) in close collaboration with military and civilian agencies.
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