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SSTL 100

SSTL-100 is a world-leading Earth observation (medium-resolution) satellite.

Used in the highly successful Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) which has achieved over 10 years in-orbit heritage. SSTL-100 provide the core capability to carry a wide range of payloads. Active variants include SSTL-100i 32 (1st generation DMC) and SSTL-100i 22 (2nd generation DMC).

SSTL-100 datasheet

Mission lifetime	5 years
Spectral bands	Red, green, near infrared
Ground resolution	22 metre multispectral
Swath	600 kms
Data products	Radiometric correction Geometric correction
Calibration	Radiometric calibration Geometric calibration
Coverage/revisit	Global daily revisit using constellation of spacecraft
Image throughout	World map in 3 days using a constellation
Safety & security	Encryption all TM/TC links Data Encryption
Delivery schedule	18 months
Applications	A wide variety of commercial, civil and security uses including: Mapping Agricultural monitoring Natural disaster monitoring Water quality Relief Agency Support