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Date posted: 08/18/2009*

Just weeks after orbiting, the Advanced Responsive Tactically Effective Military Imaging Sensor (ARTEMIS) proved its tactical mode by collecting and processing hyperspectral imagery and downloading a tactical data product within a single, 10-minute pass.

Developed by Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, the payload has been providing clear images with sharp spectral information since its launch aboard the TacSat-3 spacecraft in May 2009.

Read more about ARTEMIS in Defense News and National Defense.

ARTEMIS Technology

ARTEMIS consists of a trio of components — a telescope, spectrometer and an on-board digital signal processor. With the ability to image the ground at high spatial resolution in a broad range of the visible and infrared spectrum, the payload can be directed to search for camouflage, disturbed earth and other signs of enemy activity.

The ARTEMIS payload was developed in 15 months as an experiment in rapid deployment, funded by a $15 million contract from the laboratory. This milestone continues Raytheon’s 40-year history of on-orbit success.

Learn more about ARTEMIS.

 

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