Near Equatorial Orbit
Instead of a sun-synchronous obit, TeLEOS-1 orbits near the equator, giving it the upper hand with an average revisit time of 12 to 16 hours to locations in the Tropics.
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TeLEOS-1 Satellite
TeLEOS-1 satellite has a unique edge with its near equatorial orbit and multiple 1-m revisits per day.
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The TeLEOS-1 Advantage
Panchromatic Imagery
TeLEOS-1 keeps the cost down and minimizes data storage by providing 1-m panchromatic-only imagery.
Overview & History
TeLEOS-1 was launched by ST Electronics, a Singapore company, on December 16, 2015. It’s equipped with a 1-meter (m) resolution panchromatic sensor. TeLEOS-1 travels in a near equatorial orbit so it captures imagery only within the Tropics. What it lacks in global coverage it makes up in a rapid revisit rate of 12 to 16 hours, including multiple visits per day to most locations it can access.
The equatorial region is a hive of shipping activity, mining and clouds, making it an ideal focus for the geographically-targeted minisatellite. TeLEOS-1 appeals to companies and organization who need fast response times in the Tropics at an affordable price.
TeLEOS-1 Specifications
Satellite Specs
- Launch Date: December 16, 2015, 12:30 UTC
- Minisatellite Dimensions: 1.9 m x 2.0 m x 1.6 m (stowed); 400 kg
- Sensor Resolution:
- At nadir–1-m panchromatic
- Spectral Band Wavelength Range: (in nm)
- Panchromatic–500 to 900
- Dynamic Range: 10-bits
Imaging Details
- Orbit Characteristics: near Equatorial orbit from 15° N to 15° S, 96 minute period, up to 6 revisits per day per location
- Average Revisit Frequency: 12 to 16 hours (mean)
- Footprint Width: 12 km (at nadir)
- Georeferenced Horizontal Accuracy: 100-m CE90 (global average; depends on terrain and nadir pointing)
Pricing
Data Source
archive
Minimum Order Size
100 sq km (per area & date)
Product Type
georeferenced + panchromatic
Price Per Sq Km
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