Earth Observation Satellite

Ghalib, a mission that can track falcon migration in space using a demonstrator and turn-key equipment, is available for purchase.

Name of SatelliteGhalib
PurposeEarth Observation
ContractorAIVT by ISISSpace
Country of ContractorUnited Arab Emirates
Launch Mass (kg.)3
Class of OrbitLEO
Perigee (km)520
Date of Launch30.06.2021
Launch SiteCape Canaveral
Launch VehicleFalcon 9
COSPAR Number2021-059CM
NORAD Number48962

While Ghalib Earth Observation Satellite was involved in a feasibility study, ISISPACE constructed the 2U CubeSat platform, integrated the payload and designed and built a nanosatellite that could track the movements of falcons. The payload includes a radio receiver, made by Marshall Intech, and a camera that can capture images of the Earth as needed.

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