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Earth observation satellite system
This article is about the forthcoming 2nd generation WorldView Legion satellites. For the 1st generation satellites, see WorldView.
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Launch of First pair of WorldView Legion satellites on Falcon 9 | |
| Mission type | Earth observation |
|---|---|
| Operator | Vantor |
| Mission duration | 10 years (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Lanteris Space Systems |
| Launch mass | 1,700 kg (3,700 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | First: 2 May 2024 (WorldView Legion 1 & 2) Last: 4 February 2025 (WorldView Legion 5 & 6) |
| 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 by Vantor (formerly Maxar Intelligence division of Maxar Technologies) and manufactured by Lanteris Space Systems (formerly Maxar Space Systems division of Maxar Technologies). Launch services have been contracted to SpaceX. The first two satellites were launched on 2 May 2024. WorldView Legion is owned and operated by Vantor as part of its Vantor Constellation.[1][2]
List of satellites
[edit]| Name | SATCAT no. | COSPAR ID | 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 (B1061.20) | Vandenberg, SLC-4E | 522 - 515 | 97.58 | 95 | Operational |
| WorldView Legion 2 | 59626 | 2024-081B | 2 May 2024 | Falcon 9 Block 5 (B1061.20) | Vandenberg, SLC-4E | 521 - 514 | 97.58 | 94.98 | Operational |
| WorldView Legion 3 | 60452 | 2024-146A | 15 August 2024 | Falcon 9 Block 5 (B1076.16) | Cape Canaveral, SLC-40 | 529-512 | 44.996 | 95.0 | Operational |
| WorldView Legion 4 | 60453 | 2024-146B | 15 August 2024 | Falcon 9 Block 5 (B1076.16) | Cape Canaveral, SLC-40 | 524-512 | 45.039 | 94.99 | Operational |
| WorldView Legion 5 | 62900 | 2025-025A | 4 February 2025 | Falcon 9 Block 5 (B1086.4) | Kennedy, LC-39A | 524-513 | 45.04 | 95.0 | Operational |
| WorldView Legion 6 | 62901 | 2025-025B | 4 February 2025 [3] | Falcon 9 Block 5 (B1086.4) | Kennedy, LC-39A | 530-507 | 44.99 | 95.0 | Operational |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "WorldView-Legion 1, ..., 6". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ↑ "Vantor Constellation – The Most Capable Imaging Satellites On Orbit". Vantor. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ↑ https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/2025/february/rocket-launch-spacex-falcon-9-digitalglobe-3
External links
[edit]- Vantor Constellation WorldView Legion at Vantor
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