Objectives and Applications
The primary objective of the infrared imagery demonstration is to pave the way for a future operational space based EW (Early Warning) system by in orbit validation of its key requirements. SPIRALE will collect infrared Earth background images, which will allow to derive from simulations the technical characteristics of the future space based EW system (sensor, platform stability and processing chain).
Full Name
The French Spaceborne Early Warning Demonstrator
Mission Status
Mission complete
Mission Agencies
DGA
Launch Date
12 Feb 2009
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EOL Date
31 Mar 2011
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