Photos taken by BIRDS-3 satellites

October 12, 2019 Outreach

We are pleased to release the following photos that were taken by the BIRD-3 satellites


This is the first image taken by BIRDS-3 satellites. It is an image of the sun

This photo was taken when the satellite was over Japan. It shows beautiful clouds and the horizon


This photo shows south of Sri Lanka

This photo was taken over Sri Lanka. This shows the beautiful Sri Lankan island surrounded by the blue ocean

Please acknowledge BIRDS-3 if you use these images. We will be delighted.


BIRDS-3 satellite takes a snapshot of Mongolia and it’s capital Ulaanbaatar. The command was sent from National University of Mongolia (NUM) which is part of the BIRDS Ground Station Network. We appreciate the help and support of our friends there.
– Update on September 27, 2019 –

Our blue planet in the eyes of BIRDS-3 satellites.
– Update on October 5, 2019 –
BIRDS-3 satellites take a birds’ eye image over the heart of Sri Lanka island.
– Update on October 12, 2019 –

BIRDS-3 Team