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ICEYE Contracts To Dedicate Radar Satellite For Ukraine’s Needs

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, August 18th, 2022

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ICEYE Contracts To Dedicate Radar Satellite For Ukraine’s Needs

Synthetic aperture radar satellite image. Image: ICEYE

Satellite radar sensing provider ICEYE on Thursday said it has contracted with a Ukrainian charity to use one of its satellites to provide radar imagery in support of the country’s military in its war against Russia. The contract is with the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation, which helps Ukrainian forces based on the needs of unit commanders. The foundation was founded by Serhiy Prytula, a Ukrainian actor and author who turned to fundraising for his country’s armed forces following Russia’s invasion…

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