Objectives and Applications
SAR-Lupe is Germany's first satellite-based reconnaissance system. It consists of five small identical satellites, which use synthetic aperture radar technology to obtain refined images for military purposes.
Full Name
SAR-Lupe
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
BMVg
Launch Date
19 Dec 2006
Mission Links
EOL Date
Dec 2025
Orbit Type
Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
Orbit Altitude
500 km
Orbit Longitude
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International Designator
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