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Pléiades Neo 3

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Pléiades Neo is a constellation of four optical high-resolution Earth observation satellites built and operated by Airbus. It is a dual purpose constellation, serving both civilian and military purposes. Pléiades Neo 3 is the first satellite in the constellation which is to deliver imagery with spatial resolution of 30 cm. It is launched along with several rideshare payloads.

Overview

Date / time
April 29, 2021 at 01:50 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Mission
Pléiades Neo 3
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch vehicle
Vega →
Launch provider
Arianespace →

Payloads deployed · 2

CSS (TIANHE)
LEO
XW-4 (CAS-10)
LEO