This paper describes the TerraSAR-X Mission Concept within the context of a public-private-partnership (PPP) agreement between the German Aerospace Center DLR and industry. It briefly describes the PPP-concept as well as the overall project organization. The paper then gives an overview of the satellite design, the corresponding Ground Segment as well as the main mission parameters. After a short introduction to the scientific and commercial exploitation scheme, the paper finally focuses on the mission accomplishments achieved so far during the ongoing mission.


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    Title :

    The TerraSAR-X Mission and System Design


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    Publication date :

    2010-02-01



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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