Caiman Imager

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Overview

The Caiman, with flight heritage from 2023, is a high-resolution, multispectral imager that is optimised for integration with a 6U CubeSat. Large high-speed data storage is integrated into the compact design. The Caiman brings the highest resolution possible to this form factor.

Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km
• RGB → 3.25 m
• Multispectral → PAN 3.25/ MS 6.5 m

Imager Type
• RGB → Snap shot
• Multispectral → Push broom

Spectral Bands
• RGB → Standard RGB
• Multispectral → 11x MS bands

Data Format
• RGB → 8-bit or 10-bit
• Multispectral → 10-bit or 12-bit

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Overview

Name: Caiman Imager
Vendor: Dragonfly Aerospace
Subsystem: Payload Subsystem
Component Type: Camera/Imager
Form Factor: CubeSat
Heritage: Yes

Details

TRL: 5
Spatial resolution (GSD) at 500 km - RGB: 3.25 m
Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km - MS: PAN 3.25
Spatial Resolution (GSD) at 500 km - MS: MS 6.5 m
Swath at 500 km: 13 km
Physical Size: 16 U

Vendor Details

Name: Dragonfly Aerospace
Website: https://dragonflyaerospace.com/
Founded: 2020
Summary: Dragonfly Aerospace envisions a future in which our small, high-performance imaging satellites and payloads enable large imaging constellations that provide persistent views of the Earth in a variety of spectrums, providing unprecedented business intelligence and improving people's lives all over the world. Dragonfly Aerospace satellites and payloads are built on a 25-year legacy of components and design principles that date back to the first South African microsatellite, SUNSAT, which was launched in 1999. Since South Africa's entry into the space race, members of our team have worked on every microsatellite space mission.