SNSAT

National Space Program

Through the exploitation of space as a means and a resource in favor of national development, the National Space System seeks to position the country as a Pole of Services and Scientific-Technological Development, making it a relevant actor for the region in the reduction of the digital and technological divide.

Access to space that allows the development of technologies, generation of knowledge, promotion of talent and provision of space services that directly benefit the increase in the quality of life and security of people, through the development of defense strategies and the public policy decision making.

The National Space Program is an end-to-end solution for the development of space capabilities, providing various applications for both civil and defense purposes, and comprises a wide range of Satellites, AIT capabilities, state-of-the-art ground infrastructures, and comprehensive technology transfer.

Unique advantages

Defence
Border Control
Intelligence
Earth Monitoring
Maritime Vigilance
Water Administration
Forestry Monitoring
Fishing Monitoring
Urban Development
Mining
Disaster Recovery

Chilean Space Program

SNSat is a proven, deployed and successfully implemented program in Chile, bringing great advances in space capabilities along with comprehensive technology transfer.

SNSat comprises three segments:

Spatial Segment

The National Satellite System (SNSat) is a project that is aimed at observing the Earth, through national micro and nanosatellites, as well as a constellation of international satellites.

In order to contribute to strengthening the National Space System, its capabilities were expanded to the area of communications, launch systems, and positioning and navigation systems.

Currently, SNSat is formally implemented and already receives the images obtained from international satellites.

The space segment includes a variety of platforms and payloads, providing a unique combination of space capabilities.

Tipo de satélite	Nombre del satélite
VHR EO	Runner
NANO 12U	Sprinter
Observación Terrestre	Knight

Super Resolution Satellites

RUNNER

A high-resolution, high-availability satellite, with unprecedented performance and amazing accessibility, Runner is the ideal entry point for establishing space capabilities.

SPRINTER

High-capacity, high-resolution, low-weight microsatellite specifically designed to operate as part of large-scale HIGH REVISIT satellite constellations.

Sprinter offers exceptional high-quality imaging, agile maneuvering, enhanced target collection capability, and wide area coverage, making it a class-leading intelligence gathering asset.

The Sprinter's small size and weight allow for affordable launch options while allowing the use of advanced payloads.

KNIGHT

The world's first new military-grade standard satellite, it provides the performance of a high-end Earth observation satellite at an economical balance of labor.

Quality

CONDITIONS

Functionality

Security

Ground Segment

The Ground Segment is one of the three pillars that make up the National Space System, together with the Space Program and Institutions.

It contemplates the creation of a National Space Center (CEN) located in the Metropolitan Region, which includes in its facilities a Space Technologies Development Laboratory, a BigData Laboratory and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Laboratory. Likewise, the creation of two Satellite Earth Stations, in the cities of Antofagasta and Punta Arenas.

It provides real-time satellite control capabilities through Satellite Mission Centers and ground stations.

Satellite images and videos are stored in state-of-the-art data centers and are easily accessible through user-friendly applications.

Mission Control Center

Oversees all SNSat aspects, including constellation management, technical control, mission planning and more.

Ground Control Stations

They provide direct link to the satellites, both for uplink (sending commands, mission update) and downlink (receiving telemetry, images and videos).

Data Centers

The data centers are the hub of the computational power, storage and applications of the SNSat program, forming a private cloud that serves all end users, both civil and defense.

All satellites are linked to data centers.

Architecture based on ESRI COTS software.

GeoPortal and Applications

It enables easy access to high-quality satellite imagery and video for both civil and defense clients, providing the raw data and tools for multiple applications.

Clear Sky

Provides multi-layered data analysis and advanced analytics that enable integrated situational awareness, anomalous activity detection, early warning systems, and more.

Built-in capabilities including comparative analysis and image enhancement

King Fisher

Multilayer maritime intelligence system, created for in-depth analysis of large maritime areas of interest.

Irrigation Intelligence

Farming app that optimizes agronomy, crop management, irrigation and more, based on satellite imagery and AI algorithms.

Irrigation recommendations based on a combination of remote sensing data, timely weather information, and specific crop models.

The model detects the observed evapotranspiration from each pixel in the field, deriving the exact amount of crop water use.

Growers can select from hundreds of growing protocols from the agricultural database.

Technology Transfer

Developing independent space capabilities, with world-class courses and hands-on experience.

Assembly, integration and testing of 7 microsatellites and 28 payloads in an advanced 1,000 m2 facility.

AIT installation

1,000 m2 assembly, integration and test facility, optimally designed to allow hands-on experience in assembling satellites and payloads.

Education

Inseparable from technology transfer, the education component of the SNSat includes school programs and academic training.

This program is located within the National Satellite System and is made up of the School Space Program, the Postgraduate Program and various Technical Programs.

In the school environment, the program has focused on students from 7th grade to 4th grade and is being developed in the regions where the National Space System will have Satellite Earth Stations, that is, in Antofagasta, Punta Arenas and Santiago.

Likewise, it is expected to expand its execution throughout the country. In the undergraduate and postgraduate program, training courses are being developed to generate Diplomas, Masters and Doctorates and an I2D program with the development of CANSat at an institutional and national level.