A new radar from HENSOLDT aims to improve how intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions are carried out from orbit.
Known as OrbitISR, the system relies on a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) electronics kit to deliver high-resolution imaging in all weather conditions, day or night.
It reportedly enables more precise situational awareness by using multiple SAR modes and configurable observation parameters.
OrbitISR is engineered for a range of mission scenarios, including operations that require consistent data collection and detailed target identification under challenging conditions.
HENSOLDT said the system builds on existing technologies and has been further developed for deployment in space.
“OrbitISR combines powerful SAR technologies with an architecture designed for future mission requirements,” said Marion Koch, head of the airborne and space radars business unit at HENSOLDT.
“This provides integrators with a solution that brings together operational performance, planning certainty, and technological sovereignty.”
Built for Flexibility
A key feature of OrbitISR is its modular architecture, which enables integration with diverse satellite and payload configurations while reducing development costs and program risks.
The design is intended to lower integration complexity and create a more predictable pathway through development, fielding, and future upgrades.
It also allows third-party technologies to be incorporated without locking users into proprietary system environments.
“With more than 25 years of experience in the SAR field and significant contributions to TerraSAR-X, TanDEM-X, and SARah, HENSOLDT is making a valuable contribution to strengthening sovereign European ISR capabilities in space,” the company stated.
