Core Capability

All-Weather, All-Day Intelligence for a Changing World

Hermes SAR

Hermes SAR: Redefining Global Intelligence with Unmatched Visibility and Timeliness

Persistent Intelligence Beyond Limitations

Hermes SAR satellites vs. optical systems

  • Optical satellites rely on clear skies and daylight
  • Hermes SAR penetrates clouds, smoke, fog, and darkness

24/7 operational capability

  • Agile, cost-effective constellation
  • Continuous intelligence delivery when traditional systems fail
Real-Time Global Monitoring
Daily and sub-daily revisits
Frequent coverage of critical areas worldwide.
Near real-time observation
Monitor developments as they happen
Change detection unlocked
Spot movement, construction, and environmental shifts instantly.
System Advantage

Why Hermes SAR is Your Critical Intelligence Advantage

Scalable Global or Regional Constellation Design
Unstoppable All-Weather Imaging
High-Resolution, Vast Area Coverage
Revolutionary Change Detection

Scalable Global or Regional Constellation Design

Global Coverage Scalable by Design

Scalable Sovereign Surveillance

  • Deploy a network that expands with your needs
  • Flexible architecture for evolving missions

Modular Constellation Design

  • Supports from a few satellites to dozens
  • Ensures tailored worldwide coverage for strategic priorities

Unstoppable All-Weather Imaging

Defense Benefits

Weather is no longer an obstacle. Hermes sees through

  • Cloud cover of any thickness
  • Smoke from wildfires or industrial activity
  • Ash clouds from volcanic eruptions
  • Fog and heavy precipitation
  • Total darkness for continuous nighttime operations

High-Resolution, Vast Area Coverage

Precision and Context in One Pass

High-resolution detail

  • Imagery with resolution up to 30 cm
  • Tactical precision for critical operations

Expansive coverage

  • Scenes spanning up to 100,000 km²
  • Strategic awareness across vast regions

Combined advantage

  • Delivers both detail and context simultaneously
  • Tactical and strategic insights in a single pass

Revolutionary Change Detection

Rapid Regional Revisit Capability

Unmatched monitoring frequency

  • Under 2-hour revisit cycle transforms intelligence gathering

Comprehensive situational awareness

  • Monitor border movements and naval deployments
  • Detect construction activity and environmental changes
Utility Instance

Defense & Security Applications

Border & Maritime Surveillance
  • Detect illegal crossings, smuggling routes, and unauthorized naval movements
Critical Infrastructure Monitoring
  • Protect energy facilities, ports, and military bases
Disaster Response
  • Assess flood, earthquake, or wildfire damage regardless of weather
Military Intelligence
  • Track troop movements, equipment deployments, and battlefield changes
Environmental Security
  • Monitor illegal deforestation, mining, or pollution
System Values

Technical Specifications

Orbit
LEO (500-600 km)
Revisit Time
<2 hours (regional), <12 hours (global)
Resolution
30 cm Spotlight / 1 m Stripmap
Swath Width
Up to 100 km
Operational Frequency
X-band (9.65 GHz)
Mass
200-250 kg
Design Life
5+ years
Data Latency
<30 minutes to ground station
Differentiators

The Hermes Advantage vs. Traditional SAR

Capability Hermes Constellation Traditional SAR
Revisit Time <2 hours 1-7 days
Cost Per Satellite 60% lower High single-unit costs
Constellation Flexibility Modular, scalable growth Fixed, limited expansion
Mission Agility Multi-mode per satellite Single-mode dedicated
Data Freshness Near-real-time updates Historical analysis
Complete Sovereign Delivery

Hermes SAR: Sovereignty Secured from Space

Complete Sovereign Systems
Delivered from satellite manufacturing to ground station integration and operator training.
Technology and Knowledge Transfer
We equip nations with advanced tools and expertise for seamless deployment.
Independent All‑Weather Surveillance
Enables reliable, autonomous monitoring capability in any conditions.
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