Sub-half meter imaging satellite, SpaceEye-X

Abstract

The demand on very high-resolution Earth observation data has steadily increased and the satellite image market has shown substantial growth in past decades. Recently, many private enterprises have formed or plan to form constellations of small satellites to serve various needs. This paper describes the key features of an imaging satellite with resolution better than 0.5 m, SpaceEye-X, which is under development in Satrec Initiative based on qualified designs. Its advanced features allow timely delivery of high-quality image data, high agility, and high accuracy for demanding operations. The development status and future plan are also summarized.