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Thales Alenia Space has been contracted to build Italy's newest hyperspectral satellite, which will have triple the resolution of its predecessors. The satellite is part of Italy's PRISMA second-generation hyperspectral mission. Airbus has also been tapped for a Spanish military replacement satellite, indicating a growing demand for advanced satellite technology in the European military sector.
The development of hyperspectral satellites with increased resolution capabilities has significant implications for military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, enabling more accurate and detailed monitoring of terrain and activities.
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