PlanetScope
This constellation of approximately 130 satellites is constantly growing and improving, thanks to ongoing technology deployments. Combined, the constellation can image the entire land surface of Earth each day.
Land-cover maps
Land change detection maps
Vegetation monitoring
PlanetScope Specs
Launch Information
First launch 2016; ongoing
Orbit
475 km, Orbit type: Sun-synchronous
Spacecraft Size, Mass and Power
Mass: 110 kg
Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 30 cm
Sensor Bands
8 (RGB, NIR)
Sensor Resolution
Three-band frame Imager or four-band frame Imager with a split-frame NIR filter (DOVE-C)
Four-band frame imager with butcher-block filter providing blue, green, red, and NIR stripes (DOVE-R)
Eight-band frame imager with butcher-block filter providing blue, green, red, red-edge, and NIR stripes (SuperDove)
Dynamic Range
16-bits per pixel
Swath Width
6.5m at nadir
Pointing Accuracy & Knowledge
Sensor-related effects are corrected using sensor telemetry and a sensor model. Spacecraft-related effects are corrected using attitude telemetry and best available ephemeris data. Orthorectified using GCPs and fine DEMs (30 m to 90 m posting) to <10 m RMSE positional accuracy
Retargeting Agility
Time to Slew 200 km: 10 sec
Onboard Storage
360 GB + 360 GB cold spare storage
Revisit Frequency
Daily at nadir (2017)
Geolocation
Accuracy (CE90)
Demonstrated <3.5 m CE90 without ground control
Capacity
350M+ km2/day
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