France's Helios 2 incorporates infrared for night surveillance
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France launched its new generation Helios 2 military surveillance satellites from the space center at Korou on 18th December 2004. Helios 2 has an infrared (IR) channel in its high-resolution optical instrument that enables the satellite to detect night time activity.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2005
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France's Helios 2 incorporates infrared for night surveillance
Article Abstract:
France launched its new generation Helios 2 military surveillance satellites from the space center at Korou on 18th December 2004. Helios 2 has an infrared (IR) channel in its high-resolution optical instrument that enables the satellite to detect night time activity.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2005
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France to proceed with Helios-2 with or without allies
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France is planning to launch a military surveillance satellite, with partial investments by Belgium, and possibly Spain. Details of the satellite program, Helios-2, are discussed.
Publication Name: Jane's Intelligence Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0955-1247
Year: 2001
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