UK Launches First Military Satellite

Published on August 20, 2024

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully put its first military satellite into orbit, boosting its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

Dubbed “Tyche,” the space asset was launched Friday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California with SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket.

The satellite will be operated by the UK Space Command to capture daytime images and videos of the Earth’s surface.

It will also support the operations of the British military by gathering critical intelligence and monitoring adversaries.

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