MISSION NAME
Falcon Eye 1 1
Status
Failure
DATE
11 JUL 2019
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Arianespace
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Description
Falcon Eye 1 is a high-resolution Earth-imaging satellite for the United Arab Emirates. Built by Airbus Defense and Space with an optical imaging payload from Thales Alenia Space, Falcon Eye 1 is the first of two surveillance satellites ordered by the UAE’s military.
Vega
Rocket Description
Vega is the smallest lifter in the current Arianespace family.