QPS-SAR 1, 2 (Izanagi, Izanami) (original) (raw)
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QPS-SAR 1 [iQPS]
QPS-SAR is a series of small high-resolution X-band SAR (synthetic aperture radar) earth observation satellites by the QPS Institute (iQPS).
The satellites are precursors for a planned constellation of 36 satellites.
The satellites feature a 3.6 m diameter antenna of only 10 kg. It can distinguish objects 1 meter long and identify cars on the road.
The satellites were launched as secondary payloads on PSLV and Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) rockets in late 2019 and 2021.
| Nation: | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Earth observation, radar |
| Operator: | iQPS |
| Contractors: | iQPS |
| Equipment: | X-band SAR |
| Configuration: | |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | ~100 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QPS-SAR 1 (Izanagi) | 2019-089E | 11.12.2019 | Sr FLP | PSLV-QL | with RISAT 2BR1, 1HOPSat TD, Pathfinder Risk Reduction, Lemur-2 108, ..., 111, Duchifat 3, NANOVA |
| QPS-SAR 2 (Izanami) | 2021-006CA | 24.01.2021 | CC SLC-40 | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) | with Starlink v1.0 R1-1, ..., R1-10, Capella 3, 4, ICEYE X8, X9, XR 1, GHGSat C2, Hawk 2A, 2B, 2C, Sherpa-FX 1, ION-SCV 002, AII-Charlie, Hiber 4, ASELSAT, PIXL 1, SOMP 2b, IDEASSat, YUSAT 1, UVSQ-SAT, V-R3x 1, 2, 3, Flock-4s 1, ..., 48, Kepler 8, ..., 15, Astrocast 0101, ..., 0105, SpaceBEE 40, ..., 75, Lemur-2 130, ..., 137, PTD 1, Prometheus-2 10, ARCE 1A, 1B, 1C |
Further QPS-SAR missions:
- QPS-SAR 1, 2 (Izanagi, Izanami)
- QPS-SAR 3, ..., 19 (Amateru 1, ..., 4, Tsukuyomi 1, 2, Susanoo 1, Wadatsumi 1, Yamatsumi 1, Yachihoko 1)