Boeing [BA] received its first commercial order for the 502 Phoenix small satellite that will carry the commercial remote sensing industry’s first high-resolution hyperspectral payload, according to a company statement. The order is from HySpecIQ of Washington. Boeing said the payload will be capable of providing spectral imaging fidelity that far exceeds what is currently available. Boeing will deliver a satellite system initially consisting of two satellites available for launch in 2018. Boeing will also deliver command and control (C2)…
