LYNRED staring array COBRA is a high spectral and spatial resolution staring array detector well-suited for integration in various space-based earth observation applications like atmosphere chemistry or hyperspectral imaging. Based on LYNRED space proven MCT technology, large format COBRA detector offers the highest level of performances (high operability, high frame rate, low readout noise...) and versatility to fit with numerous needs (format selection, adjustable gain, CDS/multi-reading...).