Details of Azersky 2 satellite revealed

Azersky-2, a remote observation satellite of the earth, which will be put into orbit by Israel Aerospace Industry (IAI) next year, weighs 200 kilograms and will be operational for 7 years, Report informs.

Report learned that the satellite must be at least 5 km high to operate.

According to IAI’s description, OPSAT 500 is based on IAI’s 40 years of excellence: “It’s a high-performance micro satellite that provides high-quality images, wide coverage capability and optimal performance in a cost-effective package. OPTSAT’s 500 avionics and payloads are based on IAI’s extensive space heritage and proven space products, making it one of the best space imaging platforms to date.”