Maxar successfully launched its third and fourth WorldView Legion satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. These satellites have begun communicating with Maxar’s ground teams and are now undergoing the commissioning process, with the first images expected in early fall. Positioned in mid-inclination orbit (MIO), these satellites will significantly boost Maxar’s ability to capture high-resolution, 30 cm-class imagery throughout the day, especially in regions frequently affected by weather events such as morning fog. These WorldView Legion satellites are equipped with advanced optical instruments from RTX’s Raytheon, enabling them to capture the high-resolution 30 cm-class imagery that Maxar is known for, further enhancing their geospatial intelligence capabilities.
With the addition of these two satellites, Maxar’s constellation now consists of eight satellites in orbit, including four next-generation WorldView Legion satellites. The enhanced capacity provided by these satellites will enable Maxar to meet the growing global demand for high-resolution data. The company is set to launch the remaining two satellites in this block later this year, further expanding its ability to deliver real-time geospatial intelligence to both government and commercial customers.
- Third and fourth WorldView Legion satellites launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9.
- Satellites positioned in mid-inclination orbit to enhance dawn-to-dusk imaging.
- First images from the new satellites expected in early fall 2024.
- Maxar’s constellation now includes eight operational satellites. Additional two WorldView Legion satellites to be launched later this year.