Spot 5

Satellites

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Basic Information

Name

Spot 5

Designation

Spot 5

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

Satellites

Manufacturer

EADS Astrium

Date of Introduction

2002

Description

The Spot 5 High Resolution Stereoscopic Sensor HRS can take two pictures near simultaneously covering an area of 120x600 kilometers. The HRS can take pictures from two different observation angles shifted only a few seconds. These two pictures are combined to generate a high resolution 3D terrain imagery. In addition to the HRS sensor, the HRG sensor can take pictures with 2.5 meters resolution processing 5 of them simultaneously. An stellar sensor coupled to the Doris navigation subsystem permits Spot 5 to aim its sensor package to specified zones with less than 50 meters error. High Resolution 3D imagery supplied by Spot 5 satellite is being used by French armed forces to improve navigation of UAVs, airplanes and cruise missiles. Spot 5 is slated to provide up to 50 million square kilometers high resolution 3D along its entire service life.

Overview (Deagel)

Group Satellites

Status Retired - No Longer Operational

Origin France

Contractor EADS Astrium

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2002

Total Production 1

Specifications (Deagel)

Mass — Weight 3,000 kilogram

Performance — Measurement Accuracy 2.5 meter

Time — Service Life 5 year

Variants

Variant 1 Spot 5

Variant 2 Spot 6

Details

Country of Origin France

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000257

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

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Width

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Height

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Weight

3000 kg

Operators (3)

France

Sweden

Belgium

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