RADARSAT Constellation

The RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) is a 2018 space launch mission by the Government of Canada that will consist of a three-spacecraft fleet of Earth observation satellites. With satellites smaller than RADARSAT-2,[1] the RCM will provide new applications—made possible through the constellation approach—as well as continuing to provide C-band radar data to RADARSAT-2 users.[2] Improvements include more frequent area coverage of Canada and reduced risk of a service interruption.[3] As of August 2018, the launch of the three satellites that will form the constellation is scheduled for November 2018.[4] Manufacturer MDA contracted the launch to SpaceX with a Falcon 9 rocket.[5]

Government and commercial applications broadly include:

Specific examples:[6]

The prime contractor on the project is MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "MDA Starts Work on Next Generation Satellite Constellation". Retrieved 2006-09-03.
  2. ↑ "MDA Space Missions - What We Do - Satellite Missions - RADARDAT Constellation Mission". Archived from the original on 2007-02-22. Retrieved 2006-09-03.
  3. ↑ "Canada To Build, Launch Three More Satellites". Retrieved 2006-09-03.
  4. ↑ Pietrobon, Steven (August 23, 2018). "United States Commercial ELV Launch Manifest". Retrieved August 25, 2018.
  5. ↑ "SpaceX Awarded Launch Reservation Contract for Largest Canadian Space Program". Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  6. ↑ "COM DEV to Participate in Canada's New RADARSAT Constellation Mission". Retrieved 2006-09-03.
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