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Rheinmetall launches its first surveillance satellite into orbit
Original: Erster Rheinmetall-Überwachungssatellit im All https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://esut.de/ 2026/10/meldungen/space/75488/rhe
German defence company Rheinmetall has launched its first surveillance satellite into space, according to reports from defence media. The move marks Rheinmetall's entry into orbital reconnaissance, a growing field as European armed forces seek independent satellite-based intelligence capabilities amid heightened security concerns in Europe.
Why now: Interest in Europe's expanding military space capabilities and Rheinmetall's growing defence portfolio.
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- Erster Rheinmetall-Überwachungssatellit im All https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://esut.de/ 2026/10/meldungen/space/75488/rheinmetall-ueberwachungssatellit/ · esut.de@web.brid.gy · 3
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