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"Falcon 9" rocket carrying two satellites "Albania 1" and "Albania 2" was launched into space


Published: Tuesday, 03 January 2023 19:41

Falcon 9 rocket, the joint mission of SpaceX Transporter 6, which also carries the satellites "Albania 1" and "Albania 2" was launched into space from the Cape Canaveral station, Florida, today at 9:56 a.m. local time, 2:56 p.m. by local time in Tirana.

The two satellites are launched within the framework of the satellite service contract in the field of Defense and Security for technologically advanced monitoring of the territory of the Republic of Albania between the National Civil Protection Agency and the Operator "Satellogic USA Inc.", worth 6 million dollars.

Based on the contract, the two satellites will be used for a 3-year period, for monitoring the territory of the Republic of Albania, developing the technical and professional capabilities of the Republic of Albania for the use of satellite services, processing geospatial information (GIS) as well as providing imaging products and other components thereof.

This service will enable the beneficiary institutions to receive satellite images that provide a comprehensive and periodic coverage of the earth's surface, enabling multiple uses and a wealth of information and geoinformation for decision makers and planners in both public and private sectors, for effective policies and decision-making.


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