Last Updated on 18/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
Britain has launched its first military spy satellite. The launch was done from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California using Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket. The name of this satellite is Tyche. The Defense Ministry has said that this satellite will not only help the military but will also provide accurate information about natural disasters and global climate change.
The size of this satellite is equal to that of a washing machine. It has been built by the British company Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL). But now all its work and operations will be looked after by the Ministry of Defence. This is the first time that Britain has launched its own military satellite for space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
This 150 kg satellite will work for about 5 years. During this time it will help all kinds of armies of the UK. Defense Procurement and Industry Minister Maria Eagle said that we will get necessary intelligence from Taichi. Also, it will be easy to carry out military operations. This is necessary in the current environment.
UK Space Command’s first satellite Tyche is now in space 🛰️
this also @DefenseHQThe first wholly owned Earth observation satellite of the U.S. and the first satellite to be launched as part of the ISTARI programme
This explanation explains what Tyche can do, and how it fits into the ISTARI program pic.twitter.com/d7rOrMxxSz
— UK Space Command (@UKSpaceCmd) August 17, 2024
Tai Chi also demonstrates Britain’s spirit of how active we are in science and technology. This will open up many possibilities across the UK. Tai Chi has created 100 high-skilled jobs in the Ministry of Defense alone. UK Space Commander Major General Paul Tedman said that this is a great day for Britain. We have now put our spy in space. This will protect our country.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)