Satellite characteristics
Launch Date - End 1153951200 -
État 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 |
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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
° |
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