SBG-TIR

Liftoff Time

No Earlier Than 2029

Mission Details

SBG-TIR

The Surface Biology and Geology (SBG)-Thermal Infrared (TIR) mission to be jointly operated by NASA and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) aims to provide radiometric and multi-spectral measurements of terrestrial and aquatic emissions for climate, ecological, and geological analyses, and to support practical applications such as food security and water management. The thermal infrared (TIR) radiometer is provided by NASA, while the visual & near-infrared (VIS-NIR) camera is provided by ASI. Their combination ensures high-quality observations, enabling the investigation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, monitoring of water resources, and phenomena related to high temperatures such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions.

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

1 Payload

Rocket

Active
Vega C

Active Since 2022

European Space Agency logo

Manufacturer

ESA

Rocket

Diameter: 3.4m

Height: 35m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 2,300 kg

Liftoff Thrust

4,500 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 3.3m

Height: 9m

Stages

4

Launch Site

ELV

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

Fastest Turnaround

75 days