Airbus: Pleiades Neo Satellite test campaign

(CercleFinance.com) - The first two Airbus-built Pléiades Neo imaging satellites have started comprehensive environmental testing, in preparation for in-orbit operation.


"During the tests, the satellites are subjected to extreme temperatures and vacuum, vibration and acoustic noise, as well as electromagnetic interference. This will ensure they can withstand the harsh conditions they will experience during launch and their mission in orbit," Airbus said.

These two new generation very high resolution satellites are scheduled to be launched in mid-2020.

"Each satellite will be adding half a million km² per day at 30cm resolution to Airbus' offering," the group said.



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