Pléiades Neo is a very high resolution optical constellation of two identical satellites phased at 180° from each other. The constellation provides continuity for the Pléiades mission, with enhanced performance in terms of accuracy, reactivity and frequency. Fast tasking, high agility and a huge volume of data are the main advantages of the mission. The constellation is manufactured, owned and operated by Airbus Defence and Space.
Satellite characteristics
Launch Date - End 1629064800 -
Status Operational
Orbit type sun-synchronous
Altitude 620
Orbit inclination 97.9°
Equatorial crossing time 10:30
Orbit period 97.2 minutes
Sensor characteristics
| Sensor name | Pléiades NEO Imager |
|---|---|
| Sensor short description |
The Pléiades Neo Imager carried on board the satellites delivers very-high optical (30 cm resolution) imagery with a swath of 14 km. |
| Sensor type | Imaging radiometer (Vis/IR) |
| Resolution class | Very High (1 - 5 m) |
| Spatial resolution | 30 cm |
| Spectral bandwidth | Panchromatic: 450-800 nm Deep Blue: 400-450 nm Blue: 450-520 nm Green: 530 – 590 nm Red: 620 – 690 nm Red Edge: 700 - 750 Near-infrared: 770 – 880 nm |
| Swath width (at nadir) | 14 km at nadir km |
| Revisit frequency | Twice a day, anywhere dagen |
| Max look angle | ± 52° ° |