AMBIC

CZECH republic's eyes in space

Earth Observation Mission
Up to 400 high-resolution photos per day
For Czech State Users
VZLU AEROSPACE leads the project
AMBIC mission is a part of Czech Ambitious Missions project.

MISSION

The AMBIC (Ambitious Czech Satellite) mission is designed to deliver valuable space data to the Czech state users. This satellite will capture both black-and-white and color images with a ground sample distance (GSD) of 1.2 meters, meaning each image pixel represents an area of 1.2 x 1.2 m. It will be able to transmit up to 400 photos per day. The mission consists not only of the satellite itself but also of a comprehensive ground segment. This includes a ground station serving as a “communication bridge” between Earth and the satellite, a “control center” to manage satellite operations, and a dedicated facility for processing and transforming the raw satellite data into final, user-ready outputs.

The project is led by VZLU AEROSPACE, which is responsible for development, integration and operation of the satellite. Collaborating on the project are OHB Czechspace, ESC Aerospace and World from Space as main subcontractors, and many other providers from the Czech Republic. AMBIC mission as the Czech Ambitious Missions project was funded by the Czech Republic through its Ministry of Transport so far (as of 1 March, Ministry of Industry and Trade took over the responsibility for space activities in the Czech Republic). The mission is carried out under an ESA contract.

The view expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Space Agency.

RESOLUTION

1,2 GSD

MASS

APPROX. 140 KG

DIMENSION

70x70x100 CM

ALTITUDE

APPROX. 550 KM

WHAT WILL THE DATA BE USED FOR?

AMBIC could, among other things, enable monitoring of situations for crisis management or provide information for an integrated rescue system. It could help collect data, for example, during fires, floods, or tornadoes, or when monitoring highway conditions.

Expected application of the data from the AMBIC satellite:

Emergencies, monitoring, and providing data for the integrated rescue system
Waste management, landfill monitoring
Monitoring the situations in protected natural areas
Monitoring and assessment of urban light pollution
Monitoring sites designated for the development of new infrastructure
Monitoring corridors designated for future highway construction
Monitoring the railway corridor, its condition, and the assessment of potential risks