BackForward Satellite Programme: NovaSAR-S 

Programme details
Programme description
  • British programme to demonstrate SAR technology on small platforms.
  • SSTL (Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.) responsible of development, associated to ASTRIUM, sponsored by the UK Space Agency (UKSA).
  • 3-axis stabilised platform, 7 years design lifetime.
  • Sun-sunchronous orbit at about 580 km.
  • More details at https://directory.eoportal.org/web/eoportal/satellite-missions/n/novasar-s.
Data circulation
  • TBD.
Agencies SSTL , UKSA
Programme lifetime 2018 - 2025
Associated satellites and instruments

Note: red tag => no longer operational , green tag => operational , blue tag => planned