The Chilean Air Force (FACh) is a branch of the Chilean military that has been increasingly involved in space activities. While Chile doesn't have its own launch capabilities, the FACh is developing its National Satellite System (SNSat) and collaborates with organizations like the U.S. Space Force to enhance its space domain awareness. They launch satellites for Earth observation and monitoring, and are building ground stations for data processing, contributing to Chile's growing presence in space research and technology. Key partners include the U.S. Space Force and SpaceX.
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Airbus Defence and Space and Lockheed Martin Space Systems were invited by the Chilean Air Force to respond to the 2019-02-03 RFI.
The Chilean Air Force’s Logistic Command is willing to spend up to $200,000,000 for part-time ownership of a commercial Earth-observation satellite capable of 0.5-meter or better ground resolution.
The Chilean Air Force included alternatives in the RFI such as help building and launching a microsatellite constellation or acquiring a direct replacement for FASat-Charlie.
Ball Aerospace and Maxar Technologies received the 2019-02-03 RFI from the Chilean Air Force.