MSI (Atlantic Constellation PF) Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Multi-purpose optical imagery. Demonstrate the key technologies asociated with the project such as enhanced AI processesing and inter satellite links allowing tasking even when not above a ground station.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Multi-spectral imager (Atlantic Constellation Pathfinder)
Status
Approved
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
Instrument Type
Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (vis/IR)
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Multi-purpose imaging Vis/IR radiometer
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
VNIR: GSD ~1.7 m @ 550 km SWIR: GSD ~ 9.6 m @ 550 km
[Best Resolution: 1.7m]
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
Eight Sentinel-2 bands in the Visible and Near-Infrared (VNIR) spectral range: PAN; RGB; NIR; 3x RE; Four Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) bands from Sentinel-2
NIR (~0.75 µm - ~1.3 µm)
SWIR (~1.3 µm - ~3.0 µm)

Instrument Missions

Atlantic Constellation Pathfinder - Atlantic Constellation Pathfinder (2026 - 2031)

Instrument Measurements