French space surveillance company Look Up is expanding its radar network with a significant investment exceeding EUR 100 million. The initiative will add six SORASYS radars in France’s overseas territories, specifically targeting French Polynesia, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, French Guiana, Réunion, and New Caledonia.
Key Highlights:
- Radar Capabilities: The SORASYS radars can track satellites and space debris in low Earth orbit up to 2,000 km, operational in any weather conditions and at all times of day.
- Investment in French Polynesia: Two radars will be deployed in Tahti, representing a EUR 30 million investment, with support from EU Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU SST).
- Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon Development: A EUR 20 million installation is planned to improve coverage in the North Atlantic.
- Mission: The new installations aim to enhance orbital data availability for defense organizations, space agencies, and commercial satellite operators.
The company plans to operate a total of seven radars worldwide by 2030, including one already functional in Lozère.
For more information, visit Look Up.
Image credit: Look Up
