COSMO-1
COSMO-1 or COSMO-SkyMed 1 is an Italian radar imaging satellite. Launched in 2007, it was the first of four COSMO-SkyMed satellites to be placed into orbit. The spacecraft is operated by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), in conjunction with Italy's Ministry of Defence. It uses synthetic-aperture radar to produce images for civilian, commercial and military purposes.
| Names | COSMO-SkyMed 1 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Radar imaging |
| Operator | ASI / MDD |
| COSPAR ID | 2007-023A |
| SATCAT no. | 31598 |
| Mission duration | 5 years (planned) 16 years, 10 months and 1 day (in progress) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | COSMO-SkyMed 1 |
| Bus | PRIMA |
| Manufacturer | Thales Alenia Space |
| Launch mass | 1,700 kg (3,700 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 8 June 2007, 02:34:00 UTC |
| Rocket | Delta II 7420-10C (D324) |
| Launch site | Vandenberg, SLC-2W |
| Contractor | United Launch Alliance |
| Entered service | 2007 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Sun-synchronous orbit |
| Perigee altitude | 628.7 km (390.7 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 630.7 km (391.9 mi) |
| Inclination | 97.88° |
| Period | 97.16 minutes |
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