BackForward Satellite Programme: Passive Reflectometry and Dosimetry 

Programme details
Programme description
  • PRETTY is a small satellite mission developed by a consortium consisting of RUAG Space GmbH (RSA), Graz University of Technology (TUG), and Seibersdorf Laboratories (SL).
  • The primary objective of the passive altimetry within the PRETTY mission is to measure the ice and sea ice surface elevation and roughness in the polar regions.
  • More details here.
Data circulation
Agencies ESA
Programme lifetime 2023 - 2024
Associated satellites and instruments

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