UK’s Satellite System Oberon Boosts Space Capabilities

UK-based Ministry of Defence has signed a £127 million deal with Airbus for the new Oberon satellite system, consisting of two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. Set to launch in 2027, this system will enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The project will support around 200 skilled jobs and aims to boost the UK’s space capabilities, along with monitoring climate change, natural disasters, and developing mapping information.