| Mission type | Earth Observation |
|---|---|
| Operator | Maxar Technologies |
| Mission duration | 10 years (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Maxar Technologies |
| Launch mass | 1700 kg |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | May 2024 |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch site | |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Low Earth orbit |
WorldView Legion is an Earth observation satellite constellation currently under development and launch by Maxar. The first two satellites were launched on May 2nd, 2024. WorldView Legion is owned and operated by Maxar Technologies.[1]
List of satellites
| Name | NORAD ID | Int'l Code | Launch Date | Launch Vehicle | Launch Site | Orbital apsis | Inclination | Period (min) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WorldView Legion 1 | 59625 | 2024-081A | 2 May 2024 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Vandenberg, SLC-4E | 522 - 515 | 97.58 | 95 | Operational |
| WorldView Legion 2 | 59626 | 2024-081B | 2 May 2024 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Vandenberg, SLC-4E | 521 - 514 | 97.58 | 94.98 | Operational |
| WorldView Legion 3 | Q2 2024 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cape Canaveral | Planned | |||||
| WorldView Legion 4 | Q2 2024 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cape Canaveral | Planned | |||||
| WorldView Legion 5 | 2024 (TBD) | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cape Canaveral | Planned | |||||
| WorldView Legion 6 | 2024 (TBD) | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cape Canaveral | Planned | |||||
| WorldView Legion 7 | TBA | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Option | ||||||
| WorldView Legion 8 | TBA | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Option |
See also
References
- ^ WorldView Legion 1, ..., 6 Gunter's Space Page, Accessed 25 August 2023.
This page was last edited on 12 May 2024, at 01:02