ETRSS-1

ETRSS-1 is the first satellite launched by Ethiopia. It is an Earth Observation Satellite. After launch the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute spent several months calibrating and testing it. Photos were released in February 2020.

Specifications

Application: Earth ObservationSpatial resolution: 13.7 METERSNumber of bands: 4Revisit time: 4 daysHeight from the earth: 700 kilometersOrbit type: low orbitOperator: Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute Weight/mass: 64 kgPower: Solar arrays, batteries