Satellite characteristics
Launch Date - End 27 July 2006 -
Status Operational
Orbit type Sun-synchronous circular orbit
Altitude 685
Orbit inclination 98.13
Equatorial crossing time 10:50:00
Orbit period 98.46
Satellite family: KOMPSAT (Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite)
The KOMPSAT program was initiated in 1995 as a major space investment in Korea. Its objective is the development of a national space segment in Earth observation along with an efficient infrastructure and ground segment to provide valuable services to remote sensing users in various fields of applications.Sensor characteristics
| Sensor name | MSC (Multi-Spectral Camera) |
|---|---|
| Sensor short description | |
| Sensor type | Imaging radiometer (Vis/IR) |
| Resolution class | Very High (1 - 5 m) |
| Spatial resolution | 1<br>4 |
| Swath width (at nadir) | 15 km |
| Max look angle | 56 ° |