SATPALDA’s Post

Another launch success! Our third and fourth WorldView Legion satellites are performing well after launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station earlier this morning. They are receiving and sending signals, and they will now undergo the commissioning process, with first images expected soon. These are the first Maxar satellites launched into mid-inclination orbit (MIO), meaning they will orbit around the Earth’s mid-latitudes instead of its poles. MIO unlocks dawn-to-dusk collection, getting us ever closer to delivering near- and real-time insights to support our customers’ toughest missions. With this successful launch, Maxar’s constellation now includes eight satellites on orbit, including four next-generation WorldView Legion satellites. The first two WorldView Legion satellites were launched in May, with first images released by Maxar in July. More details here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gCmhVCM9 #satelliteimagery #viewfromspace #ittakesalegion