The Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS) for ESA's Trace Gas Orbiter

CaSSIS (Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System) will be the main imaging system for the ExoMars 2016 Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) mission. A viable and scientifically compelling instrument is now in the build phase with a target completion date of Sept. 2015 for a launch in Jan. 2016. This abstract describes CaSSIS and its capabilities.