Poland seen from space: first images taken by a satellite of the Polish Armed Forces

By Marek Grzybowski

The Polish Armed Forces’ ICEYE satellite is equipped with a synthetic aperture radar (SAR), which sends short microwave pulses towards Earth, then combines and processes their reflections.

The resulting detailed images have a resolution of 25 cm per pixel. SAR technology allows the satellite to “see” day and night. The microwave waves used for observations penetrate clouds, smoke, and fog. This system ensures precise detection of objects and changes in the terrain regardless of the weather. Radar satellites do not use visible light, and the image is monochromatic. SAR is weather-resistant and can detect objects and changes continuously for 24 hours.

Satellite of the Polish Armed Forces, launched into orbit on November 28, 2025, as part of the MikroSAR program. The satellite is currently in the testing and calibration phase before being handed over to the Polish military.

Photo and info: https://www.iceye.com/