Ingenio (satellite)

SEOSat-Ingenio (short for Spanish Earth Observation Satellite), (or Ingenio) is a Spanish project to produce a satellite capable of providing wide-field imagery (230 frames a day, 60 km × 60 km) ensuring a repeat cycle of 38 days at 2.5 m panchromatic resolution and 10 m colour resolution, from a sun-synchronous polar orbit; it is Spain's first optical imaging satellite. The satellite is part of the Spanish Earth Observation Satellite program.[4] The mission is funded by Spain's Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI). SEOSat-Ingenio information will be used by various Spanish civil, institutional or government users. However, under the Copernicus Programme of the European Union, it is also possible to use other European users, as well as the use within the Group on Earth observation of the Global Observing System of Earth. [5]

SEOSat-Ingenio
Mission typeEarth observation
Optical imaging
Disaster monitoring
OperatorHisdesat[1]
Mission duration7 years (planned)[2]
Spacecraft properties
BusAstroBus-L
ManufacturerAirbus Defence and Space
Thales Alenia Space
Launch mass830 kg
Dry mass750 kg
Power580 watts
Start of mission
Launch date24 August 2020 [3]
RocketVega
Launch siteCentre Spatial Guyanais, ELV
ContractorArianespace
Orbital parameters
Reference systemPolar orbit
RegimeSun-synchronous orbit
Apogee altitude670 km
Inclination98,0°
 

Overview

The prime contractor is Airbus Defence and Space, Spain[2] and some parts of the satellite are being built by Thales Alenia Space.[6] Spacecraft construction was completed in 2019.[7]

Onboard instruments include a Multispectral Imager, a Panchromatic Imager, and an Ultraviolet and Visible Atmospheric Sounder.[4]

It was originally projected to launch in 2017; launch vehicle candidates included Vega, Rockot, and PSLV. [8]

On 17 May 2019, the ESA and Arianespace signed a contract to launch SEOSat-Ingenio on a Vega rocket from Centre Spatial Guyanais in 2020.[9]

References
  1. https://www.hisdesat.es/satelites_observ-ingenio/
  2. "INGENIO: the first Spanish optical Earth observation satellite". Airbus Defence and Space. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  3. https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/ - 19 June 2020
  4. "Satellite: SEOSat/Ingenio". World Meteorological Organization. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  5. https://www.esa.int/Space_in_Member_States/Czech_Republic/Spanelskou_druzici_SEOSAT-Ingenio_vynese_raketa_Vega
  6. "SEOSAT INGENIO". Thales Alenia Space. 31 October 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  7. https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/Vega_to_take_Spain_s_SEOSAT_Ingenio_into_orbit - 20 May 2019
  8. http://www.cdti.es/recursos/doc/Programas/Aeronautica_espacio_retornos_industriales/Agencia_Espacial_Europea/36426_25112511200810372.pdf
  9. https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/Vega_to_take_Spain_s_SEOSAT_Ingenio_into_orbit - 20 May 2019
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