Report
Teaser, summary, work performed and final results
Periodic Reporting for period 2 - iSIM (Integrated Standard Imager for Earth Observation Microsatellites)
Teaser
SATLANTIS is a Spanish technological SME that develops high-resolution Earth Observation (EO) payloads for small satellites all over the world. The company’s core technology is iSIM, the integrated Standard Imager for Microsatellites.For monitorisation activities (including...
Summary
SATLANTIS is a Spanish technological SME that develops high-resolution Earth Observation (EO) payloads for small satellites all over the world. The company’s core technology is iSIM, the integrated Standard Imager for Microsatellites.
For monitorisation activities (including coastlines, border security and critical infrastructures), traditional satellites can cover large areas and record cumulative effects, but are less good at measuring more rapid changes. Until recently, further impediments were the scale of spatial resolution (which limited the level of detail that could be obtained), as well as the high costs and long timescales required for the development of high-resolution EO payloads.
SATLANTIS is pursuing a complementary approach to tackle these issues through the development of its innovative iSIM payload technology for microsatellites (<100 kg). iSIM payloads are compact optical imagers designed to achieve high spatial resolution (up to 1m), reduced mass (<15 kg), reduced production costs (between 3 and 5 times cheaper than traditional imaging systems of similar performance), and delivery times at least 5 times shorter than traditional tailor-made solutions.
The overall objective of this project is to introduce iSIM into the EO market. Within the scope of the project, SATLANTIS is carrying out the design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and demonstration of iSIM payload technology. To do this, iSIM combines a very compact and straightforward optomechanical design, with the latest advances in electronics (both in detectors and processors) and the use of COTS components.
Work performed
During the first year of the project SATLANTIS has:
• Defined the main functions and specifications of the payload;
• Selected the most suitable architecture for the payload subsystems;
• Designed, verified and manufactured a QM;
• Planed a qualification test campaign;
• Identified suppliers of key components, business partners and potential customers;
• Carried out an environmental test campaign of the QM;
• Closed a contract for an IOD at the International Space Station;
• Initiated activities for the development of the FM and the Safety Assessment Review for the IOD.
Final results
Until the end of the project, SATLANTIS expects to achieve the following:
• Qualify the payload through functional and environmental test campaigns;
• Obtain a model for a demonstration experiment;
• Consolidate a business development plan;
• Close partnership agreements with key players in the EO market.
Website & more info
More info: https://satlantis.com/payloads.html.