RADARSAT-2
In service- Frequency
- C-band, 5.405 GHz
- Polarisation
- HH, HV, VH, VV, by mode
- Revisit
- 24-day repeat; off-nadir access more often
- Orbit
- 798 km sun-synchronous, 98.6°
- Fleet
- 1 satellite
- Flying since
- 2007
MDA Space develops technologies and systems for missions in Earth orbit and beyond. Its expertise spans space robotics, communications satellites, Earth observation and geospatial intelligence, supporting customers across the defence and space sectors. Drawing on decades of mission experience, the company brings engineering, spacecraft systems and operational knowledge together to help customers deliver complex programmes, from satellite infrastructure to exploration and services in space.
At a glance
- Headquarters
- Brampton, Ontario
- Founded
- 1969
- Fleet
- RADARSAT-2 in service; 2 CHORUS satellites late 2026
- Best resolution
- Sub-metre spotlight (CHORUS target)
- Revisit
- Daily, up to 95% of coverage area (CHORUS)
- Frequency
- C-band; X-band with CHORUS
Satellites
CHORUS
Announced- Resolution
- Sub-metre spotlight (target)
- Frequency
- C-band and X-band
- Swath
- Up to 700 km, wide-area modes
- Revisit
- Daily, up to 95% of coverage area
- Fleet
- 2 new satellites + RADARSAT-2
- Launch
- Late 2026