Elbit Systems has confirmed the successful launch of its JUPITER space camera aboard the National Advanced Optical System (NAOS) satellite, built by OHB Italia. The spacecraft lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on a SpaceX Falcon 9, beginning its role in diverse Earth observation missions.

Developed by Elbit Systems ISTAR and EW - ELOP, JUPITER is described as one of the most advanced spaceborne imaging systems available. The camera incorporates a very large aperture with a lightweight structure, designed to maximize performance while minimizing mass.

Its multispectral capabilities include a high-resolution panchromatic channel for fine spatial detail, RGB channels for true-color imaging, and a near-infrared channel for analyzing vegetation, water, and materials. T

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