Rheinmetall launches first reconnaissance satellite into orbit
German company Rheinmetall, in collaboration with Italian company Argotec, has launched its first reconnaissance satellite into orbit. The launch took place using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from a U.S. Space Force base in California.
In brief
- The satellite is intended for national security purposes.
- The satellite was launched on October 1, 2026.
- The satellite was launched using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
- The launch took place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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