Each satellite carries powerful cameras capable of capturing precise images with a resolution of 30 centimeters.
Maxar-1 and Maxar-2 are the first two of a planned six-satellite WorldView Legion fleet, which is expected to triple Maxar's capacity to collect high-quality imagery.
Maxar is the U.S. government's primary provider of commercial electro-optical imagery, having won a $3.2 billion contract from the National Reconnaissance Office to supply imagery and mapping services over the next decade.
SpaceX launched two high-resolution Earth observation satellites, Maxar-1 and Maxar-2, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on May 2, 2024.
The Falcon 9 rocket used in the launch completed its 20th reuse and landing by 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time.
The first two Legion satellites will join Maxar's existing fleet of three WorldView and one GeoEye electro-optical imaging satellites already in orbit.
Thursday's Falcon 9 launch marked a milestone for Maxar, which had faced challenges in developing and manufacturing the WorldView Legion satellites.
SpaceX launched two high-resolution Earth observation satellites, Maxar-1 and Maxar-2, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on May 2, 2024. The Falcon 9 rocket used in the launch completed its 20th reuse and landing by 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time.
Maxar-1 and Maxar-2 are the first two of a planned six-satellite WorldView Legion fleet, which is expected to triple Maxar's capacity to collect high-quality imagery and map the planet. Each satellite carries powerful cameras capable of capturing precise images with a resolution of 30 centimeters.
The satellites suffered delays due to supply chain challenges and pandemic-related issues in their development and manufacturing.
Maxar is the U.S. government's primary provider of commercial electro-optical imagery, having won a $3.2 billion contract from the National Reconnaissance Office to supply imagery and mapping services over the next decade.
The first two Legion satellites will join Maxar's existing fleet of three WorldView and one GeoEye electro-optical imaging satellites already in orbit.
Thursday's Falcon 9 launch marked a milestone for Maxar, which had faced challenges in developing and manufacturing the WorldView Legion satellites.
The first satellite deployment occurred 13 minutes into the flight, with the second following suit 3.5 minutes later.
SpaceX tied its rocket-reuse record for the second time in less than a week with a Falcon 9 launching two Earth-observation satellites for Maxar from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on May 2, 2024.
The first stage returned to Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg marking the booster’s 303rd landing for SpaceX.
Two WorldView Legion satellites were carried to orbit by the Falcon 9’s upper stage, with the first one deployed 13 minutes after launch and the second following suit 3.5 minutes later.
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The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and inflammatory rhetoric, but no formal or dichotomous fallacies are present. The author states that 'SpaceX just tied its rocket-reuse record for the second time in less than a week' and 'When all six WorldView Legion satellites are launched, it will triple Maxar Intelligence’s capacity to collect 30-centimeter-class [12 inches] and multispectral imagery.' These statements can be considered appeals to authority as they rely on the credibility of SpaceX and Maxar Technologies. Additionally, the author uses phrases such as 'record-tying' and 'triple' to create a sense of excitement or importance, which can be seen as inflammatory rhetoric. However, these instances do not significantly impact the overall quality of the article.
]SpaceX just tied its rocket-reuse record for the second time in less than a week[
When all six WorldView Legion satellites are launched, it will triple Maxar Intelligence’s capacity to collect 30-centimeter-class [12 inches] and multispectral imagery
SpaceX launched two Maxar Intelligence imaging satellites, Maxar-1 and Maxar-2, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California on May 2, 2024.
Each satellite carries powerful cameras capable of capturing precise images of small objects and features on the Earth's surface with a resolution of 30 centimeters.
These are the first two of a planned six-satellite WorldView Legion fleet expected to triple Maxar's capacity to collect high-quality imagery and map the planet.
Maxar had faced supply chain challenges and pandemic-related delays in developing and manufacturing the WorldView Legion satellites.
SpaceX successfully launched two Maxar satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on May 2, 2023.
The Falcon 9 rocket used in the launch completed its 20th reuse and landing by 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time.
They will augment and eventually replace four existing satellites, increasing Maxar Intelligence’s capacity for collecting high-resolution and multispectral imagery by triple.
The next-gen WorldView Legion satellites utilize cameras built by Raytheon to provide record panchromatic resolutions of up to 0.29 meters and can photograph the same locations 40 times per day.
Maxar Intelligence CEO Dan Smoot stated, ‘WorldView Legion will extend the quality and capability of our industry-leading constellation, redefining Earth observation constellation performance.’
The Maxar Space Systems-built satellites are the first in the Maxar 500 series platform.
Once all six planned WorldView Legion satellites are launched, they will dramatically increase the capacity to revisit rapidly changing areas on Earth up to 15 times per day.
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No formal fallacies found. Some inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. Dichotomous depictions present both the success of the launch and the increased capacity of Earth observation.
. . . SpaceX successfully launched two Maxar satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The two satellites launched in the Maxar 1 mission will augment and at some point replace Maxar Intelligence's four satellites that gather data and photos of Earth's surface.
SpaceX launched the first pair of WorldView Legion satellites for Maxar from Vandenberg Space Force Base on a Falcon 9 rocket.
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Maxar’s WorldView Legion satellites are the first of a planned six-satellite constellation and will allow customers to revisit views of a particular location up to 15 times per day.
The instrument suite onboard the satellite was developed in partnership with Raytheon Missiles and Defense.
