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Dove satellite constellation holds the world record of the most satellites launched at once from one rocket and will collect imagery up to 2 million km² per day. The Dove satellite constellation is a fleet of nanosatellites deployed from the International Space Station to take images of Earth. The satellite constellation is operated by Planet Labs Inc., 88 nanosatellites called Doves weighing only 11 pounds each, provides 3 meter multispectral image resolution for a variety of mapping applications including several humanitarian and environmental applications, from monitoring deforestation and urbanization to improving natural disaster relief and agricultural yields around the world. The constellation revisits more frequently than any existing government or commercial satellites.
Description |
International Space Station Orbit |
Sun Synchronous Orbit |
Inclination |
52° |
98° |
Expected Lifetime |
1 year per satellite; constellation is replenished over time |
2-3 years per satellite; constellation is replenished over time |
Orbital Insertion Altitude |
420 km |
475 km (target altitude for future SSO launches |
Equator Crossing Time |
Varies |
9:30-11:30am local solar time |
Sensor Type |
Bayer-masked CCD camera |
Bayer-masked CCD camera |
Spectral Bands |
Red: 610 - 700 nm Green: 500 - 590 nm Blue: 420 - 530 nm NIR: 770 - 900 nm |
Red: 610 - 700 nm Green: 500 - 590 nm Blue: 420 - 530 nm NIR: 770 - 900 nm |
Ground Sampling Distance (Nadir) |
2.7m - 3.2m |
3.7m - 4.9m |
Mission Continuity |
Maintain up to 55 satellite constellation (continually replenishing/upgrading satellites) |
Maintain 100-150 satellite constellation (continually replenishing/upgrading satellites) |