The Mantis imager, with flight heritage dating back to 2021, provides advanced multispectral or hyperspectral imaging in a small package. Large, high-speed data storage is integrated into the compact design, enabling Mantis to deliver revolutionary imaging capability on CubeSats as small as 2U.

Spatial resolution (GSD) at 500 km

• RGB → 16 m

• Multispectral/Hyperspectral → PAN 16 m MS 32 m

Imager Type

• RGB → Snap shot

• Multispectral/Hyperspectral → Push broom

Spectral Bands

• RGB → Standard RGB

• Multispectral → 6 x MS bands

• Hyperspectral → 96 x HS bands

Data Format

• RGB → 8-bit or 10-bit

• Multispectral → 10-bit or 12-bit

• Hyperspectral → 8-bit or 10-bit