Atlas V 401 | WorldView-4

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Atlas V 401 | WorldView-4

Launch probability: 90%

WorldView-4 is a commercial Earth observation satellite to be launched into sun-synchronous orbit. It is operated by DigitalGlobe, which provides imagery for customers such as NASA and Google Earth/Maps. Satellite is to deliver high-quality imagery, with a resolution of up to 31 cm in panchromatic mode, and a resolution of 1.24 m in multispectral mode. To be launched along with the satellite are 7 cubesats. These are tasked with testing various technologies, from data relay and radiation study to a new ion propulsion system.

Mission type: Earth Science · Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Rocket: Atlas V 401 · Provider: United Launch Alliance

Launch pad

Space Launch Complex 3E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA · View on map (opens in new tab)