X-Sat [Satrec Initiative]
X-Sat is a microsatellite technology demonstration mission of CREST (Centre for Research in Satellite Technologies). CREST, a joint venture of NTU (Nanyang Technological University) and DSO National Laboratories Singapore, was established for this project.
The objective of the X-SAT mission is to demonstrate technology in support of high-resolution imaging capabilities and to analyze and implement onboard parallel processing algorithms, thereby demonstrating improved mission achievements for generally downlink-limited small satellite imaging missions.
The purpose of X-Sat is:
Also two secondary payloads are on board:
A launch agreement between Antrix Corporation (ISRO) and NTU for a launch as a piggy back payload on a was signed on Jan. 24, 2003.
Nation: | Singapore |
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Type / Application: | Earth Observation, Technology |
Operator: | CREST (Centre for Research in Satellite Technologies) |
Contractors: | Satrec Initiative |
Equipment: | 3 band multi-spectral imager, DLR GPS, PPU |
Configuration: | SI-100 bus |
Propulsion: | None |
Power: | 2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
Lifetime: | 3 years |
Mass: | 105 kg |
Orbit: | 803 km × 823 km, 98.77° |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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X-Sat | 2011-015C | 20.04.2011 | Sr FLP | PSLV-G (3) | with Resourcesat 2, YouthSat |