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SPOT-6 is a commercial optical Earth observation satellite launched in 2012 and operated by Airbus Defence and Space. As part of the long-running SPOT (Satellite Pour l'Observation de la Terre) series, it provides high-resolution imagery alongside its twin satellite, SPOT-7. The satellite captures panchromatic imagery at 1.5-meter resolution and multispectral imagery at 6-meter resolution, which can be combined for detailed mapping products. Its data is utilized for cartography, environmental monitoring, defense, and agricultural applications worldwide.
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SPOT-6 ranks #118 of 187 in the Satellite ranking, behind RapidEye (constellation), ahead of KOMPSAT-3A.
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Who operates the SPOT-6 satellite?
SPOT-6 is a commercial optical Earth observation satellite operated by Airbus Defence and Space. It was launched in 2012 to provide high-resolution imagery alongside its twin satellite, SPOT-7.
What is the difference between SPOT-6 and SPOT-7?
There is no functional difference, as SPOT-6 and SPOT-7 were built as identical twin satellites to operate in the same orbital plane. They work together as part of the SPOT (Satellite Pour l'Observation de la Terre) series to ensure daily revisits to locations.
What kind of imagery can the SPOT-6 satellite capture?
SPOT-6 captures optical Earth observation imagery at a high resolution, capable of distinguishing objects as small as 1.5 meters on the ground. This allows it to capture detailed multispectral images used for mapping and defense.
What orbit does the SPOT-6 satellite fly in?
The satellite operates in a sun-synchronous low-Earth orbit at an altitude of approximately 694 kilometers. This specific polar orbit ensures consistent lighting conditions for the images it takes of the Earth's surface.
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