Objectives and Applications
KhalifaSat is the first satellite to be manufactured in the clean rooms at MBRSC space technology labs in Dubai. KhalifaSat will provide high-quality images at a resolution of 70 cm for a variety of uses. The main objectives of the KhalifaSat mission are to: develop a sub-meter resolution small satellite system to be used for global imaging and download; establish the necessary infrastructure for the development of the satellites in the UAE; and, contribute locally and internationally with value-added products and services derived from KhalifaSat images.
Full Name
KhalifaSat
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
Launch Date
29 Oct 2018
Mission Links
EOL Date
Dec 2025
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
Descending
Orbit Inclination
97.13 deg
Orbit Altitude
613 km
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
13:30:00
Repeat Cycle
8 days
NORAD Catalog #
International Designator
KHCS - KhalifaSat Camera System |
| Category | Parameter | Instrument(s) |
| Land | Multi-purpose imagery (land) | KHCS |
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