The mission

IRIDE is a national mission initiated by the Italian government and coordinated by ESA with the support of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Its advanced Earth observation constellations deliver satellite data to support the monitoring of phenomena including ground motion, land cover, water resources, coastal areas and more.

The launch

First launch: Pathfinder Hawk (HEO constellation) on 14 January 2025

Site: Vandenberg, California, US

Rocket: Falcon 9

6 constellations
60+ satellites
70+ companies

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