Satellite video system of photographic and video images of the Earth

History

2022: System creation and start-up

On April 22, 2022, it became known about the creation in Russia of a system of continuous photo and video shooting of events on Earth in ultra-high resolution. This project was jointly implemented by scientists of the Russian Space Systems Holding (RKS, part of Roscosmos) together with the engineers of the Schwabe Holding.

The camera lens with high-quality optical components allows you to create beautiful detailed pictures in different, sometimes difficult, shooting conditions. In Roscosmos, they plan to create space television lenses for surveying the Earth with ultra-high spatial resolution: less than 1 meter.

On April 22, 2022, it became known about the creation in Russia of a system of continuous photo and video shooting of events on Earth in ultra-high resolution.

The video system is based on silicon carbide, which, according to Rostec Executive Director Oleg Yevtushenko, has high specific rigidity, strength and thermal conductivity. Such qualities make it possible to create optical devices from it that operate under conditions of extreme temperature drop and prevent changes in image quality during operation.

From silicon carbide manufactured by the Lytkarinsky optical glass plant of the Schwabe holding, the body and elements of the optical circuit of the device are made. The use of the new material greatly facilitates its weight and eliminates even temporary deformation of the external shell of the device under the influence of an aggressive environment.

Silicon carbide also makes it possible to install new survey equipment on small satellites weighing up to 120 kg. On satellites that operate in orbit today, the mass of only survey equipment can reach 500 kg, which affects both the total cost of the satellite and the cost of its launch into orbit.

We will be able to online monitor local incidents, the progress of construction of facilities, natural phenomena, industrial, agricultural activities and many other processes. And everything will be seen in detail - said the chief designer of the direction of the RKS Yuri Hectin.[1]

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