SkySat

Planet’s SkySat constellation consists of 21 satellites collecting at 50cm resolution. This allows for frequent intra-day revisits, and rapid collections.

Rapid revisit

High resolution

Rapid delivery

Excels at monitoring

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SkySat Specs

Launch Information

C generation launched 2016-2020

Orbit

450 – 580 km (~98° inclination)

Spacecraft Size, Mass and Power

Mass: 110 kg
Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 95 cm

Sensor Bands

Blue: 450 – 515 nm
Green: 515 – 595 nm
Red: 605 – 695 nm
NIR: 740 – 900 nm

Dynamic Range

16-bits per pixel

Swath Width

5.5 – 5.9km

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

Onboard Storage

360 GB + 360 GB cold spare storage

Revisit Frequency
(at 40°N Latitude)

4 – 5 days *Reference altitude 500 km

Geolocation
Accuracy (CE90)

<10m RMSE

Capacity

400,000 km²/day

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