Secure and Timely Solutions for Defence & Security

TerraSAR-X’s unique capabilities make it an ideal sensor to support sensitive decision-making in time-critical situations:

  • very high spatial resolution (up to 1m)
  • high radiometric accuracy
  • weather independence
  • quick site access time of 2.5 days max. (2 days at 95% probability)
    to any point on Earth
  • unique agility: rapid switches between its three different modes
  • opportunity to download data directly to fixed or mobile ground stations
  • confidentiality through anonymous, encrypted processes

Thus, reconnaissance applications are on of the key application area of TerraSAR-X, offering a whole new approach to the use of spaceborne data e.g. for mission planning, rapid mapping of disaster events, border control, monitoring applications etc.

For further details, please download the brochure, in case of any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Infoterra's Customer Service Team at +49 7545 8 4344 or via eMail.




TerraSAR-X High-resolution SpotLight Acquisition of an airport terrain.
Identification of aircraft types enabled via wing span and/or engine arrangements.