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Observation satellites from Airbus Defence & Space (2 satellites + receiving station)

under constructionstage: construction
2.7 bn PLN
contract value · data from Dec 2022net of VAT≈ 2.7 bn PLN (value-by-stage, est., nominal)

A programme to acquire two optical imagery reconnaissance satellites for the Polish Armed Forces, forming part of the Pléiades Neo constellation, together with a ground segment. The contract between the Armament Agency of the Ministry of National Defence and Airbus Defence & Space was signed on 27 December 2022. The satellites are to provide the acquisition of reconnaissance data (IMINT) with an accuracy of up to 30 cm, and a dedicated ground component for receiving and processing imagery was located at the Imagery Reconnaissance Centre in Białobrzegi. The launch of the Polish satellites into orbit is planned by 2027.

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Timeline

  1. Announced27 Dec 2022
  2. Original date2027
  3. Current date2027

Change history

  • 28 Feb 2026stage: construction
  • 27 Dec 2022stage: announced

Significance

The programme gives the Polish Armed Forces their own, independent space-based imagery reconnaissance capabilities with a resolution of up to 30 cm, reducing dependence on data obtained from foreign partners. Incorporating the Polish satellites into the Pléiades Neo constellation and launching a national ground segment in Białobrzegi increases the ability to monitor areas of interest and supports both defence and civilian tasks (including early warning of natural hazards).

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  1. Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej (gov.pl)27 Dec 2022
  2. Space24.pl
    CostAnnounced
    CostCałkowitą wartość umowy szacuje się na około 575 mln EUR netto (około 2,7 mld PLN).
    Announced27 grudnia 2022 roku została podpisana umowa pomiędzy konsorcjum lotniczo–kosmicznym Airbus Defence & Space a Skarbem Państwa – Agencją Uzbrojenia, dotycząca dostarczenia dwóch satelitów obserwacyjnych wchodzących w skład konstelacji optycznej Pléiades Neo.
    LocationWyposażenie wchodzące w skład komponentu naziemnego, który został zlokalizowany w Ośrodku Rozpoznania Obrazowego w Białobrzegach.
  3. Gazeta Prawna27 Dec 2022
    InvestorOriginal date
    InvestorWartość kontraktu między Agencją Uzbrojenia MON a europejską firmą to ok. 575 mln euro netto
    Original datesatelity dla Polski zostaną zbudowane i wyniesione na orbitę do roku 2027
  4. ZBiAM28 Feb 2026
    StatusStageCurrent date
    Status · Stageoba satelity budowane na polskie zamówienie, przeszły próby termiczno-próżniowe
    Current datesatelity mają znaleźć się na orbicie okołoziemskiej w przyszłym roku