Two New Low Earth Orbit Satellites Will Be Displayed At The Paris Air Show By IAI'S MBT Space Division
Jun 13, 2005
TECSAR and OPSAT are based on common bus
A new high-resolution radar observation satellite called TECSAR and a new high-resolution optical observation satellite called OPSAT will be displayed for the first time at the Israel Aircraft Industries pavilion at the 2005 Paris Air Show.
The new satellites, based on a common bus, were designed by IAI's MBT Space Division, Israel's space systems house.
TECSAR, now in advanced integration at MBT, is a new generation, high performance Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) observation satellite.
TECSAR will provide very high day and night resolution images in all weather conditions. With a very low weight of just 300kg, the satellite will achieve extremely high mechanical agility. Combining high maneuverability with electronic antenna beam steering, TECSAR offers high-resolution coverage of large areas in mosaic form. TECSAR's unique ground coverage capability will provide customers with unprecedented usability and will overcome the limitations of other type SAR observation systems.
The new satellite can be used to collect a large number of high-resolution images per orbit or alternatively, many hundreds of medium resolution swaths. Using electronic beam scanning, TECSAR can also provide wide coverage at lower resolution.
The ground segment of the TECSAR system includes an exploitation station that performs automatic data processing activities such as target detection, change detection and target cluster indication. TECSAR is designed for a tight operation cycle, requiring a very short time from tasking to dissemination of exploited data.
TECSAR offers a very high quality cost-effective solution; with a low launch cost and capability for multiple ground station operations that will facilitate multi-user partnerships.
OPSAT is a new generation optical observation satellite, based on the same low-weight bus used in TECSAR. This enables the satellite to achieve extremely high mechanical agility for accurate and rapid image targeting. OPSAT can collect a large number of high-resolution images per orbit. OPSAT presents a very high quality solution with a low launch cost.
TECSAR Satellite
Type: Low Earth Orbit
Mission: SAR High Resolution & Large Area Coverage
Three Axes Stabilized
Mass: 300 Kg (at launch)
Altitude: 400-800 Km
Solar Panels Output: 750W at EOL
Lifetime: Exceeds 5 years
OPSAT Satellite
Type: Low Earth Orbit
Mission: High Resolution Optical Imaging
Three Axes Stabilized
Mass: 350 Kg (at launch)
Altitude: 400-800 Km
Solar Panels Output: 750W at EOL
Lifetime: Exceeds 5 years
Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. is a leading manufacturer in the international aerospace and defense community and Israel's largest industrial exporter. MBT Space Division, part of the IAI Systems, Missile & Space Group specializes in the design and production of satellites for communication and remote sensing.
For further information, please contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corporate VP for Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 935-8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935-8512
E-mail: hpaz@iai.co.il
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