# EROS B

> Israeli commercial Earth observation satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q4037819](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4037819)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EROS_B)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/eros-b

## Summary
EROS B is an Israeli commercial Earth observation satellite that was launched in 2006 from the Svobodny Cosmodrome using a Start-1 launch vehicle, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.

## Key Facts
- It is an Israeli commercial Earth observation satellite
- Launched on April 25, 2006
- Launched from Svobodny Cosmodrome
- Manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
- Used a Start-1 launch vehicle
- Has the Cospar ID 2006-014A
- Is part of the EROS satellite series
- Operates as an artificial satellite of Earth

## FAQs
### Q: When was EROS B launched?
A: It was launched on April 25, 2006.

### Q: What is EROS B used for?
A: It serves as a commercial Earth observation satellite providing satellite imagery.

### Q: Where was EROS B launched from?
A: It was launched from the Svobodny Cosmodrome.

### Q: Who manufactured EROS B?
A: It was manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.

## Why It Matters
EROS B represents Israel's commercial Earth observation capabilities, providing high-resolution imagery for various applications including monitoring infrastructure, environmental changes, and security. As part of the EROS series, it contributes to the growing field of commercial Earth observation satellites, offering alternative to government-operated systems and providing businesses and organizations with access to satellite imagery for commercial purposes.

## Notable For
- It's part of Israel's commercial Earth observation satellite program
- It was launched using a Russian Start-1 rocket
- It operates from a commercial perspective rather than purely military or governmental
- It represents Israel's space industry capabilities
- It provides Earth observation services commercially

## Body
### Technical Specifications
- **Cospar ID**: 2006-014A
- **Manufacturer**: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
- **Launch Vehicle**: Start-1
- **Launch Date**: April 25, 2006
- **Launch Site**: Svobodny Cosmodrome

### Operational Details
- **Classification**: Commercial Earth observation satellite
- **Series**: EROS
- **Language Support**: Arabic, English, Hebrew, Russian (as indicated by Wikipedia language support)

### Mission and Purpose
- **Primary Function**: Earth observation
- **Commercial Operation**: Provides satellite imagery services
- **Target Applications**: Infrastructure monitoring, environmental monitoring, security, and commercial use

### Classification and Relationships
- **Instance of**: EROS, artificial satellite of the Earth
- **Related Series**: EROS (Israeli commercial Earth observation satellite series)
- **Cospar Identification**: 2006-014A
- **Aliases**: Earth Remote Observation System-B
- **Manufacturer**: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
- **Launch Vehicle**: Start-1 (Russian satellite launch vehicle)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report