TROLL NG In Facts
Hyperspectral bands
32
GSD
4.75 at 500 km SSO
Mission duration
5 years
The Hyperspectral Intelligence
Operational hyperspectral data for real-world applications.
Smarter Fields, Better Yields
Precision spectral data for stronger, more efficient agriculture.
Safer, Cleaner Environments
Monitoring water, air, and ecosystems with precision.
Resilient Infrastructure
Early insights for maintenance, safety, and planning.
Payload Suite
The satellite carries two core payloads:
- Simera Sense HyperScape100 – a flight-proven hyperspectral imager providing 4.75 m GSD from a 500 km orbit, across 32 spectral bands (VNIR 450–900 nm).
- Data Processing Unit from Zaitra – an AI-enabled onboard processor that commands the camera, filters cloud-covered scenes, compresses data, and autonomously compresses imagery before downlink.
This combination allows for faster data delivery and reduced bandwidth use, enabling daily high-value EO products.
On-Board Intelligence
Built around the Xiphos Q8S SoC (Quad Arm Cortex-A53 + FPGA 504k cells), the DPU performs in-orbit pre-processing, normalization, and AI-based object recognition. All of this is thanks to the SKAISEN product from our partner company Zaitra.
The satellite can receive over-the-air software and AI model updates, allowing the satellite to evolve and add new functionalities throughout its mission life.
Platform And Operations
TROLL NG is a 8U CubeSat platform with subsystems for precise attitude control, power management, and high-rate communications.
The X-band link handles data downlink, while S-band supports command and telemetry.
A propulsion system ensures orbital maintenance and compliant deorbiting, reinforcing TRL Space’s commitment to sustainable mission design.
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