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.