# SAR-Lupe 1

> German reconnaissance satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q111497195](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111497195)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sar-lupe-1

## Summary
SAR-Lupe 1 is a German reconnaissance satellite launched on December 19, 2006, as part of the SAR-Lupe military satellite system. It was operated by the Bundeswehr and designed to collect intelligence data for Germany's defense forces.

## Key Facts
- **Class**: Reconnaissance satellite
- **Launch date**: December 19, 2006, at 14:00:19 UTC
- **Launch site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Launch vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket
- **Operator**: Bundeswehr
- **Mass**: 770 kilograms
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit
- **Manufacturer**: OHB System AG
- **Spacecraft bus**: SmartLEO
- **Country of origin**: Germany
- **Part of**: SAR-Lupe satellite system
- **Followed by**: SAR-Lupe 2

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of SAR-Lupe 1?
A: SAR-Lupe 1 was a German reconnaissance satellite designed to collect intelligence data for the Bundeswehr, Germany's defense forces.

### Q: When was SAR-Lupe 1 launched?
A: SAR-Lupe 1 was launched on December 19, 2006, at 14:00:19 UTC from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

### Q: What type of orbit did SAR-Lupe 1 operate in?
A: SAR-Lupe 1 operated in a low Earth orbit.

### Q: Who operated SAR-Lupe 1?
A: SAR-Lupe 1 was operated by the Bundeswehr, Germany's federal defense force.

### Q: What was the mass of SAR-Lupe 1?
A: SAR-Lupe 1 had a mass of 770 kilograms.

## Why It Matters
SAR-Lupe 1 was a significant addition to Germany's military reconnaissance capabilities, providing the Bundeswehr with high-resolution imaging and intelligence data. As part of the SAR-Lupe system, it contributed to Germany's ability to monitor and assess strategic situations, supporting national defense and security. The satellite's launch marked an important milestone in Germany's space-based intelligence gathering, demonstrating the country's commitment to enhancing its military infrastructure through advanced satellite technology.

## Notable For
- First satellite in the SAR-Lupe reconnaissance system
- Operated by the Bundeswehr for military intelligence
- Launched on a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk
- Used the SmartLEO spacecraft bus
- Part of Germany's growing space-based defense capabilities

## Body
### Overview
SAR-Lupe 1 was a German reconnaissance satellite launched on December 19, 2006, as part of the SAR-Lupe military satellite system. It was operated by the Bundeswehr and designed to collect intelligence data for Germany's defense forces.

### Technical Specifications
- **Mass**: 770 kilograms
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit
- **Spacecraft bus**: SmartLEO
- **Manufacturer**: OHB System AG

### Launch Details
- **Launch date**: December 19, 2006, at 14:00:19 UTC
- **Launch site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Launch vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket

### Operational Details
- **Operator**: Bundeswehr
- **Part of**: SAR-Lupe satellite system
- **Followed by**: SAR-Lupe 2

### Significance
SAR-Lupe 1 played a crucial role in Germany's military reconnaissance efforts, providing the Bundeswehr with valuable intelligence data. Its launch and operation were part of Germany's broader strategy to enhance its space-based defense capabilities.

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/sar-lupe.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report