Italian Earth observation fleet gains eight new IRIDE satellites
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 28, 2025
Italy’s IRIDE Earth observation programme has expanded with the launch of eight Eaglet II satellites, adding a second constellation to the growing national fleet. The spacecraft rode into orbit on a Falcon 9 mission that lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 19:44 CET on 28 November, with deployment completed about an hour after launch and signals from all satellites later
Published by SpaceDaily on 12/05/2025