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StriX 1, ..., 25

StriX 1 [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
Type / Application: Earth observation, radar
Operator: Synspective
Contractors: Synspective
Equipment: X-band Radar
Configuration:
Propulsion:
Power: 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
Lifetime:
Mass: 100 kg
Orbit:
Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
StriX 1 2022-113A 15.09.2022 OnS LC-1B Electron KS
StriX 2 - 2024 OnS LC-1 Electron KS
StriX 3 2024-047A 12.03.2024 OnS LC-1B Electron KS
StriX 4 - 2024 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

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