SATLANTIS is a global reference for space technology applied to Earth Observation (EO) and it is unique in the market for the specific characteristics of agility, spectral resolution, image quality of is HR and VHR optical payloads and video capability.
SATLANTIS is active in the key sectors of Environment and Energy [Oil & Gas] focusing on the provision of full-satellite solutions related to greenhouse gases (GHG) monitoring and social and governance (ESG) applications. SATLANTIS is set to launch its latest project, together with OHB Sweden — the GARAI Mission.
SATLANTIS is finalizing two micro satellites under the project name GARAI, in partnership with OHB Sweden, with the first launch scheduled for Q4 2024. The GARAI mission incorporates SATLANTIS’ flight-proven imaging technology, embarked on the demonstrated OHB Sweden’s InnoSat micro satellite platform.
This mission features two cutting-edge twin microsatellites, each equipped with two iSIM binocular imagers, offering high resolution with swath values up to 14 km and covering 14 different filters across PAN, VNIR, SWIR spectra, plus Polarimetry to support a variety of applications such as monitoring of greenhouse gases, environmental changes and energy resources, precision agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, among other. These missions are part of SATLANTS’ broader initiative to deliver innovative solutions for Earth Observation and Universe Exploration.
The GARAI satellites, using OHB Sweden’s proven InnoSat platform, are scheduled for launch in Q4 2024 (GARAI A) and Q2 2025 (GARAI B). Each satellite will combine high-resolution optical channels with advanced imaging technologies, including SWIR, Polarimetry, and VNIR spectra, providing a range of capabilities from methane detection to high-resolution surveillance.
SATLANTIS’s technology, known for its precision and robustness, will support a variety of applications through its advanced imaging systems and high-performance data handling. The mission is part of SATLANTIS’s broader initiative to deliver innovative space observation solutions for both Earth and deep-space missions.
The GARAI satellites will weight around 100 kg including around 30 kg of payload and feature Earth Observation state of art technology such as:
- High data rate through a high-speed X-band link capable to downlink payload data at > 500 Mb/s.
- A high slew-rate mode for tracking of linear profiles such as borders, coastlines or pipelines, resulting in maximum efficiency for data capture around the globe.
- High delta-V propulsion system for station keeping capabilities, orbit transfer to accommodate a wide variety of mission profiles, and active atmospheric reentry.
- An optical bench with a vibration isolation solution and high thermal stability through its own dedicated thermal control system accommodating both payloads and star trackers minimizing thermoelastic misalignments for precise pointing and geolocation.
SATLANTIS will operate the satellite using its own Mission Control Center and Software integrated with the Mission Control Software “RAMSES” from OHB Sweden and will process the data at SATLANTIS Data-Hub. SATLANTIS’ Mission Control Center and Software, including the Data Hub, are currently being used to operate and handle data from 3 missions already launched by the company. GARAI form part of a new generation of payloads and missions SATLANTIS is developing through the adoption of COTS and the New Space approach, to shorten development cycles while maintaining high quality.
Following the success and heritage of this technology in missions such as IOD (2020), CASPR (2021), ARMSAT1 (2022), MANTIS (2023), GEISAT (2023), and HORACIO (2024), a new generation of Earth/Moon/Space Observation solutions and missions to come will be mostly focused on various applications such as:
- Methane detection and quantification with geolocation and quantification of the leaks simultaneous to visible observation of the scene.
- Defence & Security: Surveillance of critical infrastructure, borders, coasts at highest visible spatial-resolution and detection of activity through thermal infrared.
- Science & Space Exploration: Reconnaissance of lunar landing sites: research of dark-matter.
- Civil: infrastructure and agriculture state monitoring; among others.
