That’s no moon: ST Engineering launches first Singapore-built commercial satellite into orbit

Five smaller piggyback satellites were also launched.

Singapore has transcended the escape velocity into the space game as ST Engineering has launched TeLEOS-1, Singapore’s first commercial earth observation satellite into a 550km Near Equatorial Orbit.

According to a press release by ST Engineering, the satellite was designed and developed at the space grade manufacturing facility in ST Electronics Satellite Systems Centre and will aid in high-responsive applications in maritime security and safety.

ST Engineering adds that it would also cover major shipping routes and disaster prone forest fire regions.

"The successful launch of the TeLEOS-1 satellite represents a major step forward for the Singapore space industry,” said Lee Fook Sun, deputy CEO & president of ST Engineering’s defence business.