CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- SAR-Lupe
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Full Name
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SAR-Lupe
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Status
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Operational (nominal)
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Mission Agencies
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BMVg
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Launch Date
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19 Dec 2006
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Mission Links
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mission site
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EOL Date
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Dec 2023
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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International Designator
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Orbit Type
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Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
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Orbit Period
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Orbit Sense
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Orbit Inclination
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Orbit Altitude
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500 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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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.
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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