Eycore-1
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| Mission type | Dual-use SAR |
|---|---|
| Operator |  Eycore |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | MP42 microsatellite |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 3 May 2026 (planned) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 CAS500-2 rideshare mission |
Eycore-1 is a future Earth observation satellite developed by the Polish company Eycore.[1][2][3][4] It is the first Polish satellite using domestically developed Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology.[5] The spacecraft is based on the MP42 satellite bus developed by the Lithuanian company NanoAvionics.[6][7] Eycore's mother company, Advanced Protection Systems (APS), is a manufacturer of military anti-drone systems.[2] The satellite is designed to support both military and civilian applications.[1] Eycore-1 is expected to launch in May 2026 on the Falcon 9's CAS500-2 rideshare mission.[8][9][10][4][3]
