RASAT
RASAT was a 93 kg Earth-observation and technology-demonstration satellite developed by TÜBİTAK UZAY. Its imaging system provided 7.5 m panchromatic and 15 m RGB ground sampling from an orbit of about 687 km. The spacecraft launched on August 17, 2011 and was retired on August 23, 2022, after eleven years of service against a three-year design life. RASAT validated domestic satellite equipment and strengthened spacecraft assembly, integration and testing capabilities. Its heritage included the flight computer, X-band data transmission and image processing, with supporting infrastructure such as cleanrooms, thermal-vacuum and vibration testing.
Identity
- Aliases
- Rasat
- Name
- RASAT
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- RASAT was a 93 kg Earth-observation and technology-demonstration satellite developed by TÜBİTAK UZAY. Its imaging system provided 7.5 m panchromatic and 15 m RGB ground sampling from an orbit of about 687 km. The spacecraft launched on August 17, 2011 and was retired on August 23, 2022, after eleven years of service against a three-year design life. RASAT validated domestic satellite equipment and strengthened spacecraft assembly, integration and testing capabilities. Its heritage included the flight computer, X-band data transmission and image processing, with supporting infrastructure such as cleanrooms, thermal-vacuum and vibration testing.
- First Flight Date
- 2011-08-17
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://uzay.tubitak.gov.tr/en/rasat/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- October 29, 2026 at 15:57:54 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 29, 2026 at 15:57:54 UTC