Satellite characteristics
Launch Date - End 1276984800 -
Status Operational
Orbit type polar-synchronous
Altitude 514
Orbit inclination 98
Satellite family: TerraSAR
A planned operational German SAR satellite mission for scientific and commercial applicationsSensor characteristics
| Sensor name | TSX-SAR (TerraSAR-X SAR instrument) |
|---|---|
| Sensor short description | |
| Sensor type | Imaging microwave radar |
| Resolution class | Very High (1 - 5 m) |
| Swath width (at nadir) | 5 km |
| Max look angle | 60 ° |