Gecko Imager
High-performance Gecko Camera System for CubeSats
The Gecko imager is an easy-to-integrate imaging solution for your CubeSat mission. Large high-speed data storage is integrated into the compact design. Brings spectacular colour snapshot images and high frame rate video to CubeSats as small as 2U.
Gecko Imager Core Specifications
Gecko Camera Technical Specifications
RGB
Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km
39 m
Swath at 500 km
80 km
Mass (incl. electronics)
<0.5 kg
Spectral Bands
Standard RGB
Physical Size
1U (65 mm x 90 mm x 105 mm)
Data Format
8-bit or 10-bit
Integrated Mass Data Storage
128 Gigabytes
Compression
RAW or J2K lossless or lossy
Data Interface
LVDS, SpaceWire
TMTC
SPI, I²C, CAN, RS422, RS485
Power Usage
Imaging mode <6 W
Readout mode <4 W
Power Supply
5V DC
Operating Temperature
+10°C to +30°C
Survival Temperature
-20°C to +55°C
TRL
9
WIDE SWATH
Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km
39 m
Swath at 500 km
160 km
Mass (incl. electronics)
~ 0.5 kg
Spectral Bands
Standard RGB
Physical Size
1U (65 mm x 90 mm x 105 mm)
Data Format
8-bit or 10-bit
Integrated Mass Data Storage
128 Gigabytes
Compression
RAW or J2K lossless or lossy
Data Interface
LVDS, SpaceWire
TMTC
SPI, I²C, CAN, RS422, RS485
Power Usage
Imaging mode <7 W
Readout mode <4 W
Power Supply
5V DC
Operating Temperature
+10°C to +30°C
Survival Temperature
-20°C to +55°C
TRL
9
