Shaping the Future of Earth Observation with Pléiades Neo

The coming Airbus' Very High-Resolution constellation, Pléiades Neo, to be launched from 2020, will ensure the continuity of the Pléiades efficient and reliable service. Upgraded reactivity will be offered to users thanks to a disruptive system architecture boosted by a direct access to the relay satellite communication service, known as SpaceDataHighway. Pléiades Neo, entirely funded, manufactured, owned and operated by Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS), is a scalable constellation of optical and very agile satellites, put into sun-synchronous orbits at 620km altitude. First launch batch of this ambitious programme is already secured with Arianespace for 2020, with satellites construction already well underway. With a starting configuration of four identical satellites, Pléiades Neo will provide intraday revisit anywhere on Earth for a global capacity of up to 2,000,000sq.km per day at 30cm resolution. It will be coupled to innovative ground segment.