CubeSats in formation for Earth observation

Earth observation is one of the main sectors of space industry. The objective of this observation is to collect information on the systems of our planet. This market is growing rapidly and opens up opportunities for many players in the sector, from satellite manufacturers to those who put them into orbit. It also opens up a world of opportunity for companies that can use data to help solve today's critical problems. This thesis is intended to illustrate our ambition to take part in this growing sector. It also serves to reflect the first part of a long study whose ultimate goal is to launch its own satellites to observe the Earth in an innovative way. The innovation behind this method is the use of a CubeSat array to observe the Earth. This paper will study different array configurations and determine the one that best fits our objectives.