SAR-Lupe Mission

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.

Mission Summary

Full Name
SAR-Lupe
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
BMVg
Launch Date
19 Dec 2006
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EOL Date
Dec 2025
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Orbit Details

Orbit Type
Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
Orbit Altitude
500 km
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
Repeat Cycle
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