The SARah radar satellite was successfully put into operation by the Bundeswehr and is sending the first reconnaissance data.

On June 18, 2022, the earth observation satellite “SARah-1” was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA, and all necessary performance tests have been successfully completed since reaching the target trajectory.

SARah is a new operational reconnaissance system consisting of several satellites and a ground segment, which was developed on behalf of the German Bundeswehr. The architecture of the overall SARah system consists of a space segment with three radar satellites (2 x OHB, 1 x Airbus) and a ground segment, which is connected to two ground stations.

With SARah it is now possible to reliably provide reconnaissance data regardless of weather and daylight.

STT has supplied the S-Band Communications Unit (TMTC) for the satellite and is proud to be involved in the success of this very important and innovative mission.