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SpaceX Successfully Launches Second Pair of Maxar's Next-Gen Earth-Imaging Satellites

The launch marks a significant step in completing the WorldView Legion constellation, enhancing global imaging capabilities.

  • Two WorldView Legion satellites were launched from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket.
  • This is the second of three planned launches to complete Maxar's six-satellite constellation.
  • The satellites will provide high-resolution imagery for intelligence, defense, and commercial use.
  • Once fully deployed, the constellation will allow frequent revisits of rapidly changing areas up to 15 times per day.
  • The successful deployment also included the 16th flight of the Falcon 9's first stage booster.
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