https://cdn.earthdata.nasa.gov/conduit/upload/5182/KeywordsCommunityGuide_Baseline_v1_SIGNED_FINAL.pdf 23.8 2026-04-29T10:52:37.449Z https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/KeywordViewer/scheme/platforms/b9c23439-5e16-4329-b719-4704dd7903e6 RADARSAT-2 The RADARSAT-2 satellite incorporates state-of-the-art technology and featuresthe most advanced commercially available radar imagery in the world. TheRADARSAT-2 program ensures the continuation of the original RADARSAT programand the development of Canada's Earth Observation business sector.RADARSAT-2 is a unique cooperation between the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) andMacDonald Dettwiler. The CSA is providing approximately 75% of the funding forthe development of the satellite and MacDonald Dettwiler is investing thedifference. MacDonald Dettwiler will own and operate the satellite and theCSA's investment will be recovered through the supply of imagery to a number ofgovernment agencies during the mission lifetime.The design of RADARSAT-2 has been driven by the needs of the emerging EarthObservation market, to provide users around the world with high-quality dataproducts. RADARSAT-2 will be capable of imaging at spatial resolutions rangingfrom 3 to 100 meters with swath widths ranging from 20 to 500 kilometres.RADARSAT-2 is also the first commercial radar satellite to offermulti-polarization capability that aids in identifying a wide variety ofsurface features and targets. The satellite is scheduled for launch in 2005 andhas a design life of 7 years.RADARSAT-2 is a truly world-class mission and the next step in MacDonaldDettwiler's goal to being a world-leading company in the delivery of a broadrange of information products and services to manage the scope of humanactivities on our planet.Orbit Characteristics:Altitude (average): 798 kmInclination: 98.6°Period: 100.7 minutesAscending Node: 18:00 hrsSun-synchronous: 14 orbits per dayRepeat Cycle: 24 daysAdditional information available at:http://www.radarsat2.info/[Summary provided by MacDonald Dettwiler.]Group: Platform_Details Entry_ID: RADARSAT-2 Group: Platform_Identification Platform_Category: Earth Observation Satellites Platform_Series_or_Entity: RADARSAT Short_Name: RADARSAT-2 End_Group Group: Synonymous_Platform_Names Short_Name: RADARSAT-2 End_Group Group: Orbit Orbit_Altitude: 798 km Orbit_Inclination: 98.6 deg Period: 100.7 Repeat_Cycle: 24 days End_Group Creation_Date: 2007-11-13 Online_Resource: http://www.radarsat2.info/ Group: Platform_Logistics Launch_Date: 2007-12-08 Primary_Sponsor: Canada/CSA Primary_Sponsor: Canada/MDA End_GroupEnd_Group