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Pleiades Neo 3 is an Earth observation satellite funded, built, and operated by Airbus, launched in April 2021. As the first satellite in the Pleiades Neo constellation, it provides very high-resolution commercial optical imagery from a sun-synchronous low Earth orbit. The spacecraft is equipped to capture 30-centimeter native resolution panchromatic and multispectral imagery. It serves customers requiring detailed geospatial intelligence for environmental monitoring, mapping, and defense applications.
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What is the spatial resolution of Pleiades Neo 3 imagery?
Pleiades Neo 3 provides 30-centimeter native panchromatic resolution and 1.2-meter multispectral resolution, making it among the sharpest commercial Earth observation satellites. The satellite's deep blue spectral band enables improved coastal water mapping and atmospheric correction. This resolution level allows identification of small objects like individual vehicles and infrastructure details.
When was Pleiades Neo 3 launched and on what vehicle?
Pleiades Neo 3 was launched on April 28, 2021, aboard a Vega rocket from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana. It was the first of four planned Pleiades Neo satellites launched by Airbus Defence and Space. The satellite joined Airbus's existing Pleiades constellation, which has been operational since 2012.
How does Pleiades Neo 3 compare to the original Pleiades satellites?
The original Pleiades 1A and 1B satellites, launched in 2011 and 2012 respectively, offer 50-centimeter resolution, while Pleiades Neo 3 improves this to 30-centimeter native resolution. The Neo series also provides better spectral resolution with six multispectral bands including a deep blue coastal band. Pleiades Neo satellites additionally feature faster tasking and improved geolocation accuracy compared to the original constellation.
Who operates the Pleiades Neo constellation and what is its primary purpose?
The Pleiades Neo constellation is operated by Airbus Defence and Space, providing very high resolution Earth observation for defense, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure mapping. Airbus invested over 600 million euros in developing the Pleiades Neo series. The constellation was designed to complement Airbus's existing Earth observation portfolio including the original Pleiades and Spot satellites.
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