BlackSky

BlackSky Global 19, whose primary objective is high-resolution land observation and disaster monitoring.

Name of SatelliteBlackSky Global 19
PurposeEarth Observation
ContractorLeoStella
Country of ContractorUSA
Launch Mass (kg.)55
Class of OrbitLEO
Perigee (km)449
Date of Launch24.03.2023
Launch SiteRocket Lab Launch Complex 1
Launch VehicleElectron
COSPAR Number2023-041B
NORAD Number55982

An imaging system called SpaceView-24, built by Harris Corp.’s Exelis, is used on the satellites. It has a ground resolution of 0.9 to 1.1 m from an orbital height of 500 km. Their propulsion is capable of supporting a 3 year orbital lifespan. Its satellites are built by Spaceflight Services on a SCOUT bus, which is their primary aircraft carrier.

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