Weather satellite

Huff Darklighter's weather satellite in orbit over Tatooine

A weather satellite was used to track weather patterns from orbit. Weather satellites were equipped with sensors for observing the atmosphere, including thermal sensors. Those sensors could be put to other uses as espionage devices. Huff Darklighter used a weather satellite on Tatooine.

Appearances

• "Operation: Shadowstrike" – Instant Adventures (Mentioned only)
• "The Bacta Heist" – Tapani Sector Instant Adventures
• X-Wing Rogue Squadron 10 (First appearance)

Sources

• The Jedi Academy Sourcebook
• Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids
• Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook (as weathersat)
• Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear
• Far Horizons