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The first Dutch military satellite was successfully launched. BRIK II, a nanosatellite, was placed into orbit around the Earth by the company Virgin Orbit. BRIK II is an experimental project of the Royal Netherlands Air Force that marks the entry of the Netherlands Ministry of Defence into the space domain.
Defence Vision 2035 states that space has become a necessary link in the information-driven operations of the armed forces. The Defence organisation is very dependent on satellites, for example for navigation and communication systems.
To keep development scalable and affordable, the Defence organisation works together with Dutch industry and knowledge institutes. BRIK II is a product of this cooperation. The launch is a first test to demonstrate the potential of nanosatellites for military and civilian use.
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1st Dutch Military Nanosatellite Launched Successfully
The first Dutch military satellite was successfully launched. BRIK II, a nanosatellite, was placed into orbit around the Earth by the company Virgin Orbit. BRIK
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