NarSha
Imager for a Korean microsatellite for monitoring point sources of methane.
Mission details
- Mission time: 2024 - 2026
- Partner: Nara Space Technology
- Type:
About NarSha Mission
Korean K3M demonstration microsatellite for monitoring point sources of methane in near real time and with spatial resolution at the local level in VIS, NIR and SWIR.
The NarSha project aims to develop the K3M demonstration microsatellite and lay the foundation for a constellation of satellites monitoring global methane emissions in near real time with local spatial resolution. The project is led by Nara Space Technology in consortium with Scanway, the Climate Technology Center of Seoul National University, and the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute.
SOP 3U/100 SWIR
Scanway Optical Payload
The optical payload enables detection of methane plumes in the visible (VIS), near-infrared (NIR), and short-wave infrared (SWIR) bands.
Designed for high sensitivity and spatial resolution, it supports real-time environmental monitoring from orbit.
GSD
25 m
OBSERVED AREA
10,1 x 7,9 km
ENVELOPE
125 x 210 x 250 mm
APERTURE
100 mm
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