StriX α [Synspective]
StriX 1 to 25 are Japanese synthetic aperture radar satellites built by Synspective for their planned 25 satellite constellation. They feature an X-band synthetic aperture radar.
The 100 kg StriX operational satellites are more light weight than the 150 kg StriX α and β prototypes. The satellites features two deployable panes, one side carrying solar cells, the other carrying the X-band radar antenna.
The StriX satellite constellation can target data with a ground resolution of 1-3 m, single polarized (VV), and a swath width of more than 10-30 km. The StriX observation modes are Stripmap and Sliding Spotlight mode and each satellite has an SAR antenna that is 5 meters in length and stowed during launch. The simple design of the satellites allows for affordable development of the constellation.
Synspective is planning a constellation of 25 satellites called StriX, comprised of 100-kilogram satellites capable of imaging at a resolution of one to three meters. By 2022 the company plans to have six satellites in orbit. The company has not set a date by which it hopes to achieve 25 satellites.
Nation: | Japan |
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Type / Application: | Earth observation, radar |
Operator: | Synspective |
Contractors: | Synspective |
Equipment: | X-band Radar |
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Propulsion: | |
Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
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Mass: | 100 kg |
Orbit: |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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StriX 1 | 2022-113A | 15.09.2022 | OnS LC-1B | Electron KS | ||
StriX 2 | - | 2023 | OnS LC-1 | Electron KS | ||
StriX 3 | - | 2023 | OnS LC-1 | Electron KS | ||
StriX 4 | - | 2023 | OnS LC-1 | Electron KS | ||
StriX 5 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 6 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 7 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 8 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 9 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 10 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 11 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 12 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 13 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 14 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 15 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 16 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 17 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 18 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 19 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 20 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 21 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 22 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 23 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 24 | - | 202x | ||||
StriX 25 | - | 202x |