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BIRD

retired
Earth ObservationLEOCOSPAR 2001-049CLaunched 10/22/2001
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
TES Mission
Launch Vehicle
PSLV C
Launch Date
10/22/2001
Last Contact
2/22/2004
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
565 km
Inclination
97.78 deg
Dry Mass
92 kg
Total Mass
92 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Earth Observation
Payload Category
IMG
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Manufacturer
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Registry
COSPAR ID
2001-049C
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/430
Track
Mentions
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BIRD’s ASIO Special Mission Aircraft is an end-to-end airborne Information, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) solution ideal for maritime and ground surveillance, search and rescue, patrol, and monitoring.

CapabilityValue 2.0Dec 14, 2021BIRD Aerosystems receives an STC for its Cessna CJ3 Special Mission Aircraft Modifications

The full STC program was conducted by BIRD Aerosystems' platform engineering department and by BIRD's MRO in Cyprus.

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Dec 14, 2021
BIRD Aerosystems receives an STC for its Cessna CJ3 Special Mission Aircraft Modifications

The STC includes all structural and electrical changes to the aircraft to support the installation of airborne surveillance sensors, multiple communication equipment, and BIRD's operator workstations and pilot display.

CapabilityValue 3.0Dec 14, 2021BIRD Aerosystems receives an STC for its Cessna CJ3 Special Mission Aircraft Modifications

The STC will enable BIRD to provide certified special mission aircraft solutions to worldwide customers.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 2.0Dec 14, 2021BIRD Aerosystems receives an STC for its Cessna CJ3 Special Mission Aircraft Modifications

The AeroShield pod offers comprehensive anti-missile protection by using both BIRD’s SPREOS DIRCM and flares.

CapabilityValue 4.0Sep 29, 2021IDET 2021: BIRD Aerosystems to present its AMPS family of solutions, including the patented SPREOS DIRCM

BIRD Aerosystems will present the AMPS AeroShield pod, which supports the installation of BIRD’s AMPS on narrow and wide-body aircraft.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Sep 29, 2021IDET 2021: BIRD Aerosystems to present its AMPS family of solutions, including the patented SPREOS DIRCM

Jeep's drone-follow feature integrates with the dashboard and enables video recording of on- and off-road adventures from a bird's-eye view.

GeneralCapabilityValue 1.8Jul 9, 2021Jeep’s future tech may include follow-me drones and off-road autonomy

Sarah Huth is Astrobotic’s graphic designer and designed the Peregrine Mission One patch to reference previous historic missions using Peregrine bird imagery as a nod to NASA’s Apollo 11 patch.

GeneralValue 1.2Mar 10, 2021Astrobotic Debuts Their Peregrine Lunar Lander Patch

ideaForge's systems are designed to meet high-performance standards, described as built like a bird and tested like a tank.

CapabilityValue 2.0Jan 14, 2021Indian Army signs $20 million contract with ideaForge to procure SWITCH UAV

LandSpace will use the TQ-12 engine for its Zhuque-2 (Vermillion Bird-2) medium-lift launch vehicle.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0May 16, 2019Landspace assembles methalox engine, signs international agreements

Landspace is developing a liquid methane-liquid oxygen launcher named Zhuque-2 (Vermillion Bird-2) at a site in Huzhou, Zhejiang province.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Mar 12, 2019China’s OneSpace completes rocket assembly ahead of first orbital launch

European manufacturers have won at least four contracts with the ESA-sponsored Neosat next-generation platform since 2015, including Konnect, Konnect VHTS, and Eutelsat’s two Hot Bird replacements.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.6Oct 3, 2018Satellite operators don’t know what to buy, but ESA is still helping European manufacturers get ready to sell

Beijing-based Landspace completed assembly of its Zhuque-1 (Vermillion Bird-1) solid-fueled launch vehicle.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Sep 27, 2018China outlines intense period for human spaceflight, robotic exploration and satellite constellations