RaptorSat
The highest-resolution multispectral imaging satellite
RaptorSat provides the highest-resolution multispectral imaging data for a wide range of Earth observation applications, including maritime domain awareness, disaster and crisis management, urban planning and infrastructure, and defence and intelligence.
RaptorSat Specifications
Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km
0.5m PAN in 2 bands / 2m MS in 6 bands
Swath at 500 km
8 km
Total Mass
<200 kg
Design Life
5 Years
Ground Imaging Coverage
170 000 km² / day
Geolocation Knowledge Accuracy
<65 m (3-sigma)
Pointing Control Accuracy
<0.01° (3-sigma)
Stability Control Accuracy
<0.0015°/sec (3-sigma)
Slew Rate
Up to 4°/sec
Image Compression
RAW, J2K lossless or lossy (10-bit per pixel)
Fully Automated AOCS
Through target tracking
TMTC on S-Band (CCSDS Compliant)
400 kbps down, 150 kbps up
Data Downlink on X-Band
Up to 2.5 Gbps
Orbit Average Power / Peak Power
Up to 140 W / 1200 W
Xenon Electric Propulsion System
15mN thrust
