SAR-Lupe

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SAR-Lupe is the German reconnaissance satellite system. It consists of five identical small satellites and one ground station, responsible for controlling the system and analysing the retrieved data. With its Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) high-resolution images can be taken during any kind of weather. The first satellite is due to be lifted into orbit in 2006 and the entire system will be fully operational by 2008.

On 30 July 2002 a cooperation treaty between Germany and France has been signed: The SAR-Lupe satellites and the French Helios optical reconnaissance satellite will operate jointly to form a common European Union (EU) reconnaissance system. Other EU countries have been invited to join as well and Italy has shown considerable interest.

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