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COSMO-SkyMed (CSG)

Thales Alenia Space Italia / e-GEOS · Italy

Builds the COSMO-SkyMed Second-Generation X-band SAR constellation (ASI + MoD); Leonardo supplies onboard systems; data via e-GEOS.

CountryItaly
SubcategoryRadar
Form factorX-band SAR; spotlight sub-metre; dual-use civil/defence.
Sensor modalitySpaceborne X-band SAR constellation
MountingAirborne
Resolution (px)Spotlight-2A 0.35x0.55 m; Spotlight-2C 0.8 m; Stripmap 3 m; ScanSAR 20-40 m. X-band 9.6 GHz, single/dual/quad pol, orbit 619.6 km
Active/PassiveActive
All-weather / day-nightAll-weather, day & night
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.thalesaleniaspace.com