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by INTA. These tests demonstrate the ability of the
communicating with the Ground Segment developed
were started on the PAZ system by the satellite
Once the satellite was fully integrated, tests

commenced.
and functional testing of the satellite as a whole
satellite completed its integration phase in September
was assembled in the main body of the satellite. The
very satisfactory results, and after which time each
tested to measure their radar performance, rendering
integrated into the three main modules and were
During the first half of the year, 12 panels were

the satellite will be ready for release.
to conduct the final environmental testing, after which
of the satellite to the IABG facilities in Munich, in order
important milestones that culminated in the shipping
Concerning the PAZ programme, 2013 has seen many

required by Spanish users.
end products that meet the performance standards
with ESA under this programme in order to produce
Hisdesat continues to work both with CDTI and

one another.
satellite and the ground segment communicated with
was successfully conducted, during which time the
the end of 2013 the first test of the complete system
2012 to launching the CDR subsystem in late 2013. At
preliminary design review (PDR) phase at the end of
The INGENIO Ground Segment has evolved from the

carried out throughout the month of October.
qualification model, the environmental testing was
following the completion of the integration of the
their final configuration. Concerning the Instrument,
the subsystems, which are already installed and in
rebuilt and the first tests are being conducted on
INGENIO flight model platform has been completely
in the development of the ground segment. The
2013, both in the manufacture of the satellite and
INGENIO has continued to achieve milestones during

OBSERVATION PROGRAMME

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