Rheinmetall Sends First Satellite Into Orbit to Strengthen Air Defense
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Tanks, artillery and ammunition, with such arms makes Rheinmetall billions business. Meanwhile, the company also looks to space to expand its product portfolio.
On 1 October, the German defence company Rheinmetall, together with the Italian space company Argotec, launched the first joint satellite into space.
The satellite is not intended for traditional mapping, but for the identification of ground-based signs of potential air threats
He should notice the air threats in advance.
<p>Rheinmetall put into orbit the first satellite for military intelligence and air defense Rheinmetall and Argotec put the first partnership satellite into orbit. It will collect data for early warning and air defense systems.</p>
What is known about the Rheinmetall and Argotec satellites and when the next launch is planned? The German Rheinmetall Constell, together with the Italian space company Argotec, launched the first joint programme satellite on 1 October 2026. It collects intelligence for early warning of air threats and air defence needs. This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to Rheinmetall ' s press release. What is known about the launch and plans…
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