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NIGHTJAR

Commercial Technology Demonstrator · Commercial Operator

Nightjar, a commercial technology demonstration satellite testing compact sensor and communications hardware for future small-satellite missions, named after the nocturnal bird known for its camouflaged plumage and elusive presence. named after the nocturnal bird known for its camouflaged plumage and elusive presence — a small technology test that, like its namesake, has attracted little public attention despite contributing real engineering data.