NAOS (satellite)
| Mission type | Earth observation Reconnaissance |
|---|---|
| Operator | LUXEOps/MAE |
| COSPAR ID | 2025-188C |
| SATCAT no. | 65317 |
| Mission duration | 7+3 years (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | OHB Italia |
| Launch mass | 645 kg (1,422 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 26 August 2025, 18:53 UTC |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch site | Vandenberg, SLC-4E |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Sun-synchronous orbit |
| Altitude | 450 km (280 mi) |
| Inclination | 98° |
NAOS (National Advanced Optical System) is a high-resolution Earth observation satellite developed by OHB Italia for the Luxembourg Directorate of Defence as part of the Luxembourg Earth Observation System (LUXEOSys). Designed for dual-use governmental and military purposes, NAOS provides very high-resolution optical imagery for applications in defense, security, and humanitarian efforts, supporting organizations such as NATO, European Union, and the United Nations. The satellite was launched on August 26, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
NAOS will be operated by LUXEOPs, consortium consisting of RHEA System Luxembourg, LUXSPACE, OHB and RHEA System.