OrbitISR uses a SAR electronics kit designed to provide high-resolution imaging in all weather conditions, day and night. Hensoldt said the architecture gives system integrators greater certainty during development, integration and future upgrades.
The system supports precise situational awareness through various SAR modes and configurable observation parameters. Hensoldt said this makes OrbitISR suitable for diverse mission profiles and demanding operational conditions.
The company said the system is intended for missions where reliable data and robust target characterisation are critical. Its design is also aimed at reducing the complexity of system integration.
OrbitISR has a modular and open architecture that supports integration into different satellite platforms and payload configurations. Hensoldt said this can lower development costs and reduce programme risks.
The system’s open interfaces support the integration of third-party components. Hensoldt said this helps avoid dependence on proprietary system environments.
“OrbitISR combines powerful SAR technologies with an architecture designed for future mission requirements,” said Marion Koch, Head of Airborne & Space Radars Business Unit at Hensoldt.
“This provides integrators with a solution that brings together operational performance, planning certainty, and technological sovereignty,” Koch said.
OrbitISR is based on proven Hensoldt technology that has been further developed for use in space. The company said it brings more than 25 years of experience in the SAR field to the system.
Hensoldt said its previous contributions include work on TerraSAR-X, TanDEM-X and SARah. The company said OrbitISR supports efforts to strengthen sovereign European intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in space.
