MSS NanoSAR
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| MSS NanoSAR | |
| Function | Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite |
|---|---|
| Place of origin |
 Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Designed | Minerva Space Systems |
| Manufacturer | Minerva Space Systems |
| Dimensions | 3.25 m x 0.6 m x 0.7 m |
| Launch Mass | 85 kg |
| Electrical Power | 750 W |
| Attitude control | 3-axis momentum biased |
| Propulsion | 4x ion thrusters, 0.5 mN thrust each |
| Telemetry | S/X Band |
| Instruments | Electronically Scanned Radar (9.6 GHz frequency, 1.0 m resolution spotlight, 3.0 m resolution stripmap) |
| Orbital parameters |
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The MSS CommoLink is a synthetic aperture radar microsatellite for maritime monitoring, ground observation, and various environmental purposes including marine oil spill tracking and sea ice monitoring. It is designed and manufactured by Javelin Industries' subsidiary, Minerva Space Systems.
