The IGS-Optical (Intelligence Gathering Satellite), built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO), is an optical reconnaissance satellite with a projected life of 5 years. The satellite will be operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The 850 kg IGS-Optical 1 is equipped with an optical sensor. The resolution is probably about 1 meter. The satellite serves both Japan's national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
Nation: | Japan |
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Type / Application: | Reconnaissance, optical |
Operator: | CSICE |
Contractors: | Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO) |
Equipment: | ? |
Configuration: | ? |
Propulsion: | ? |
Power: | |
Lifetime: | 5 years |
Mass: | 850 kg |
Orbit: | 485 km × 491 km, 97.31° (#1); 484 km × 491 km, 97.31° (#2) |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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IGS-Optical 1 (IG-Space 1a) | 2003-009A | 28.03.2003 | Ta YLP-1 | H-2A-2024 | with IGS-Radar 1 | |
IGS-Optical (2) (IGS (2a)) | 2003-F02 | 29.11.2003 | Ta YLP-1 | F | H-2A-2024 | with IGS-Radar (2) |
IGS-Optical 2 (IGS 2a) | 2006-037A | 11.09.2006 | Ta YLP-1 | H-2A-202 |