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[EVENT] Britain announces launch of 4 satellites using Skylon for 2018
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| Name | Purpose | Instrumentation | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK-1 | LEO Comms Satellite | 2x GRAV-MAX, 1x Solar Wind Spectometre, 1,750GHz Processor, and 2x Gravity Booms | 350x450km Orbit |
| UK-2 | LEO Comms Satellite | 2x GRAV-MAX, 1x Solar Wind Spectometre, 1,750GHz Processor, 50Mgpx Camera and 2x Gravity Booms | 350x450km Orbit |
| UKIP-1 | Venus Probe & Lander | 1x Dust Sampler(Lander), 1,750GHz Processor(Both), 2x S-band 250km Dishes, 45Mgpx Camera(Lander), 2x Gravity Boom(Orbiter), and 2x Photosonic Detectors(Both) | Mars orbit |
| UKIP-2 | Mars Lander & Rover | 2x Dust Sampler(Both), 2,000GHz Processor(Both), 50Mgpx and 45Mgpx Cameras, S-band 100km Dish(Lander) and 45km Omni(Rover) | Mars' surface |
These satellites will be launched using S-02B and S-02C from Britain's Skylon fleet.
Total cost: £165,000,000
Upkeep and mission control: £75,000,000
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