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WorldView Legion

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WorldView Legion
Mission typeEarth observation
OperatorMaxar Technologies
Mission duration10 years (planned)
Spacecraft properties
ManufacturerMaxar Technologies
Launch mass1,700 kg (3,700 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date2024–2026
RocketFalcon 9 Block 5
Launch site
ContractorSpaceX
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeLow Earth orbit

WorldView Legion is an Earth observation satellite constellation currently under development by Maxar. Launch services have been contracted to SpaceX. The first two satellites were launched on May 2nd, 2024. WorldView Legion is owned and operated by Maxar Technologies.[1]

List of satellites

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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 44.996 Operational
WorldView Legion 4 60453 2024-146B 15 August 2024 Falcon 9 Block 5 (B1076.16) Cape Canaveral, SLC-40 45.039 Operational
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 2026 (TBD) Falcon 9 Block 5 Planned
WorldView Legion 8 2026 (TBD) Falcon 9 Block 5 Planned

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "WorldView-Legion 1, ..., 6". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 15 August 2024.