France launches first Syracuse 4A military communications satellite

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Category : International Published on: October 30 2021

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The Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana successfully launched the first of three Syracuse 4A military communication satellites.
Users will be able to easily interchange bigger volumes of data at all levels of the command chain using 'Syracuse 4A.'
Its purpose is to let France's armed forces to communicate quickly and securely around the world.
The satellite can scan its immediate surroundings and manoeuvre to avoid an assault.

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France launches first Syracuse 4A military communications satellite