 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2024) |
| Mission type | Earth observation |
|---|---|
| Operator | Maxar Technologies |
| Mission duration | 10 years (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Maxar Technologies |
| Launch mass | 1,700 kg (3,700 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | WorldView Legion 1 & 2: 2 May 2024 WorldView Legion 3 & 4: 15 August 2024 WorldView Legion 5 & 6: 4 February 2025 WorldView Legion 7 & 8: 2026 (Planned) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch site | |
| Contractor | SpaceX |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Low 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]
- ^ "WorldView-Legion 1, ..., 6". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
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