"Azalea is a low orbit, multi-role surveillance satellite cluster which was launched in December 2025. The product of a collaboration between In-Space Missions and Finnish satellite firm, ICEYE, Azalea has been described by BAE as a perfect example of dual-use capability that is currently being developed here in the UK."
"The satellites orbit the earth every 90 minutes, gathering imagery and signal intelligence using electro-optical, hyperspectral and infrared sensors, which is then processed and analysed using Machine Learning."
"Phasa-35 is a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) - a device part way between a drone and a satellite which operates in the stratosphere. There it can remain for over a month, thanks to its solar-powered flight and 35m wingspan."
"Phasa-35 features a customer-defined, independently operated payload, meaning that it can be easily repurposed depending on the users' needs, promoting applications ranging from intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) to border monitoring."
BAE Systems primarily produces military equipment, including tanks and fighter jets. The Azalea satellite cluster, launched in December 2025, exemplifies dual-use technology, gathering intelligence through advanced sensors. It can monitor military operations, natural disasters, and illegal activities. The system is reconfigurable in orbit, allowing for future upgrades. Additionally, the Phasa-35, a high-altitude pseudo satellite, operates in the stratosphere for over a month, offering customizable payloads for various applications, including intelligence and border monitoring.
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