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Pleiades Neo 4 is a high-resolution Earth observation satellite developed and operated by Airbus Defence and Space, successfully launched in August 2021. It joined its twin satellite, Pleiades Neo 3, in a sun-synchronous low Earth orbit to form the core of a very high-resolution commercial constellation. The satellite captures 30-centimeter native resolution imagery and provides rapid tasking and downloading capabilities. This constellation is designed to offer high revisit rates, supporting applications like defense, disaster response, and environmental mapping.
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What resolution do the Pleiades Neo satellites including Neo 4 provide?
The Pleiades Neo constellation, including Neo 4, provides 30-centimeter native panchromatic resolution, placing it among the highest-resolution commercial Earth observation satellites available. The multispectral resolution is 1.2 meters across six spectral bands, including a deep blue band optimized for coastal and bathymetric applications.
When was Pleiades Neo 4 launched?
Pleiades Neo 4 was launched in 2021 by Airbus Defence and Space, following the launch of its twin Pleiades Neo 3 earlier that same year. Both satellites were placed into sun-synchronous orbits to begin forming Airbus's next-generation very high resolution constellation.
What is the revisit capability of the Pleiades Neo constellation?
Airbus designed the full Pleiades Neo constellation to provide same-day revisit capability for any point on Earth once the complete set of satellites is operational. This rapid revisit rate, combined with 30 cm resolution, makes the system suitable for applications requiring frequent monitoring such as defense, disaster response, and infrastructure surveillance.
Who operates and distributes Pleiades Neo 4 imagery?
The Pleiades Neo constellation is owned and operated by Airbus Defence and Space as part of its commercial Earth observation portfolio. Imagery is distributed through Airbus's commercial channels and is available to government, defense, and commercial customers worldwide alongside data from the legacy Pleiades 1A and 1B satellites.
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