RADARSAT-2 is an advanced state-of-the-art technology follow-on satellite mission of RADARSAT-1 with the objective to:
• a) continue Canada's RADARSAT program and to develop an Earth Observation satellite business through a private sector-led arrangement with the federal government
• b) provide data continuity to RADARSAT-1 users and to offer data for new applications tailored to market needs.
• c) the key priorities of the mission respond to the challenges of:
- Monitoring the environment
- Managing natural resources
- Performing coastal surveillance.