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Israel to Upgrade Satellite Capability


(Jerusalem Post) Yaakov Katz - The Israel Defense Ministry is set to invest millions to upgrade Israel's space communication capabilities, to enable reconnaissance and surveillance satellites used by the IDF to provide real-time intelligence. Currently, Israeli satellites can only download their data when they fly directly over Israel - which can mean a delay of up to 90 minutes, a critical handicap in times of conflict.
2011-05-11 00:00:00
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