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Tyche

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Earth ObservationLEOCOSPAR 2024-149AELaunched 8/16/2024
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Transporter-11
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9 FT5
Launch Date
8/16/2024
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
512.5 km
Inclination
97.44 deg
Dry Mass
150 kg
Total Mass
150 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Earth Observation
Payload Category
IMG
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
U.K. Space Command
Manufacturer
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)
Registry
COSPAR ID
2024-149AE
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1223
Track
Mentions
10
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Juno and Tyche form part of the Ministry of Defence’s space-based ISR programme that will deliver a constellation of satellites and supporting ground systems by 2031.

PlanValue 3.5Nov 5, 2024Juno satellite to be built by SSTL for the UK’s MOD DE&S for advanced military ops

LeoLabs will provide space tracking and monitoring and collision-avoidance services to the U.K. Space Command’s Project Tyche.

Relationships
Value 4.0
Jul 17, 2024
LeoLabs to support UK’s Project Tyche

Tyche is a 150-kilogram research and development concept satellite being built under the ISTARI programme.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.2Jul 17, 2024LeoLabs Selected to Support the United Kingdom's First Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Satellite in Low Earth OrbitUSA - EnglishUSA - English

Project Tyche is a 150-kilogram research and development concept built under the ISTARI programme.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Jul 17, 2024LeoLabs Selected to Support the United Kingdom's First Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Satellite in Low Earth OrbitUSA - EnglishUSA - English

LeoLabs was selected to support the launch and operations of the United Kingdom Space Command's Project Tyche by delivering space tracking, monitoring, and collision avoidance services.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanValue 4.3Jul 17, 2024LeoLabs Selected to Support the United Kingdom's First Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Satellite in Low Earth OrbitUSA - EnglishUSA - English

Through Project Tyche, the UK Ministry of Defence seeks to learn how to use information gathered in low-Earth orbit for security and dual-use purposes.

LegalGeneralValue 2.0Jul 17, 2024LeoLabs to support UK’s Project Tyche

Project Tyche is a small satellite built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd scheduled to launch later this summer.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.6Jul 17, 2024LeoLabs to support UK’s Project Tyche

A key outcome of Project TYCHE is to produce a robust understanding and analysis of integration activities, test environments, and interfaces required to establish and maintain UK MOD rights to freely operate a space-based ISR capability.

LegalGeneralValue 2.1Apr 4, 2022A Millions££ Contract Received By SSTL For Their Carbonite+ ISR Satellite

The Project TYCHE contract provides sustained employment at SSTL with as many as 100 employees directly contributing to project delivery.

RelationshipsGrowthValue 4.0Apr 4, 2022A Millions££ Contract Received By SSTL For Their Carbonite+ ISR Satellite

Project TYCHE will deliver a robust understanding and analysis of the integration activities, test environments, and interfaces required to establish and maintain UK Ministry of Defence rights to freely operate a space-based ISR capability.

LegalPlanCapabilityValue 3.2Apr 4, 2022UK Space Command Contracts with SSTL for Carbonite+ Satellite