Iride, Italy's Earth observation program, is growing. Eight new satellites have been added to the second Eaglet II constellation. At 7:44 p.m. on November 28, a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Approximately one hour after launch, all satellites were deployed into orbit. Data from the 16 Iride satellites currently in orbit will be used for mapping, monitoring, and multitemporal analysis. The program, according to ESA, "delivers services to Italian public authorities and assists the Civil Protection Department. It will also supply analytical data for startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and industrial sectors." The satellites are planned to orbit at an altitude ranging from 467 to 625 kilometers above the Earth's surface and will offer imagery with a ground resolution of approximately 2 meters. The Eaglet II constellation's mission is expected to last approximately three years, and when completed, it will consist of 24 satellites. Each satellite is around the size of a household microwave oven and weighs around 25 kg.