UK satellites to boost maritime security on track for 2025 launch
The first two satellites in a new constellation designed to boost the UK’s maritime security capabilities are on track for launch in 2025.
The Skynet 6A and 6B satellites, part of the UK Ministry of Defence’s Skynet Satellite Communications programme, will provide a range of secure communications and surveillance services to the Royal Navy and its allies.
The satellites will be equipped with a number of advanced technologies, including: • Secure communications: The satellites will provide a range of secure communications services to the Royal Navy, including voice, data, and video. • Surveillance: The satellites will be equipped with a variety of sensors that will allow them to monitor the maritime environment, including ships, aircraft, and submarines. • Navigation: The satellites will provide navigation services to the Royal Navy, including GPS and inertial navigation.
The Skynet 6A and 6B satellites are being built by Airbus Defence and Space. The satellites will be launched into orbit on an Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana.
Once in orbit, the satellites will be operated by the UK Ministry of Defence. The satellites will be part of the Skynet constellation, which currently consists of four satellites. The Skynet constellation provides a range of secure communications and surveillance services to the UK Ministry of Defence and its allies.
The Skynet 6A and 6B satellites will provide a significant boost to the UK’s maritime security capabilities. The satellites will provide the Royal Navy with a range of new and improved capabilities, including:
• Improved situational awareness: The satellites will provide the Royal Navy with a more comprehensive and timely view of the maritime environment. This will allow the Royal Navy to better detect and track threats, and to respond more effectively to incidents.
• Enhanced communications: The satellites will provide the Royal Navy with a more secure and reliable means of communicating with its ships and aircraft. This will allow the Royal Navy to better coordinate its operations and to maintain contact with its forces in even the most challenging environments.
• Increased flexibility: The satellites will provide the Royal Navy with a more flexible and responsive communications and surveillance capability. This will allow the Royal Navy to better adapt to changing operational requirements and to meet the challenges of the 21st century maritime environment.
The Skynet 6A and 6B satellites are a major investment in the UK’s maritime security. The satellites will provide the Royal Navy with a range of new and improved capabilities that will allow it to better protect the UK’s interests at sea.
UK satellites to boost maritime security on track for 2025 launch
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