Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
Mission
Communications · SSO
The SAOCOM 1A spacecraft is the first of the two SAOCOM constellation satellites. It is tasked with hydrology and land observaion, and will also operate jointly with the Italian COSMO-SkyMed constellation in X-band to provide frequent information relevant for emergency management.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAOCOM 1A 2018-076A | Payload | 621 × 624 km · 97.9° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2018-076. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).