Mantis Imager

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Overview

The Mantis imager, with flight heritage from 2021, provides advanced multispectral or hyperspectral imaging in a small package. Large high-speed data storage is integrated into the compact design, allowing Mantis to bring revolutionary imaging capability to CubeSats as small as 2U.

Spatial resolution (GSD) at 500 km
• RGB → 16 m
• Multispectral/Hyperspectral → PAN 16 m MS 32 m

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

Spectral Bands
• RGB → Standard RGB
• Multispectral → 6 x MS bands
• Hyperspectral → 150 x HS bands

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

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Overview

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

Details

TRL: 9
Swath at 500 km: 32 km
Physical Size: 1U (65 mm x 90 mm x 107 mm)
Operating Temperature: +10°C to +30°C
Survival Temperature: -20°C to +55°C

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.