{"id":1210,"date":"2021-11-01T01:46:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T01:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacgeo.com\/?post_type=astra-portfolio&p=1210"},"modified":"2024-05-01T21:43:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T21:43:16","slug":"skysat","status":"publish","type":"astra-portfolio","link":"https:\/\/pacgeo.com\/satellite\/skysat\/","title":{"rendered":"SkySat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SkySat<\/h1>\n\n\n

Planet’s SkySat constellation is an innovative earth observation solution consisting of 21 state-of-the-art satellites. Each satellite is equipped with high-resolution 50cm imaging capabilities, delivering unparalleled detail and coverage. This cutting-edge technology allows for frequent intra-day revisits and rapid data collection, ensuring that SkySat delivers the most up-to-date and accurate information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SkySat’s 50cm resolution provides incredibly detailed imagery, making it ideal for a wide range of applications, including agriculture, forestry, coastal monitoring, environmental monitoring, and crisis response. The frequent revisits offered by SkySat enable near-real-time monitoring and analysis, allowing customers to make informed decisions based on the latest data available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its innovative technology and unparalleled detail, Planet’s SkySat constellation is the ideal solution for organizations and governments looking for reliable and accurate earth observation data. Whether you’re looking to monitor crops, track changes in forestry, monitor coastal areas, or respond to natural disasters, SkySat provides the information you need, when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>Rapid revisit<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>High resolution<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>Rapid delivery<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/path> <\/path> <\/svg><\/span>Excels at monitoring<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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SkySat Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Launch Information<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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C generation launched 2016-2020<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Orbit<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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450 – 580 km (~98\u00b0 inclination) <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Spacecraft Size, Mass and Power<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Mass: 110 kg
Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 95 cm<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Sensor Bands<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Blue: 450 – 515 nm
Green: 515 – 595 nm
Red: 605 – 695 nm
NIR: 740 – 900 nm<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Dynamic Range<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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16-bits per pixel<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Swath Width<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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5.5 – 5.9km<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Pointing Accuracy & Knowledge<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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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<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Retargeting Agility<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Onboard Storage<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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360 GB + 360 GB cold spare storage<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Revisit Frequency
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4 – 5 days *Reference altitude 500 km<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Geolocation
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Capacity<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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400,000 km\u00b2\/day<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Unsure if
SkySat is right
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You shouldn\u2019t have to be an expert in high-resolution satellite imagery to find what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our team is dedicated to making the process easy for you. All you have to do is tell us the problem. We find the answers from a vendor-agnostic perspective and present you with clear, simple solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/rect><\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span>Tell us the problem<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Explain the situation to us on your terms. We\u2019ll translate it into the world of Satellite Imagery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/rect><\/circle><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Review Your Options<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be presented with a simple choice of the top 2-3 imagery solutions for your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Know you have the right data in hand to make the critical decisions that keep your project moving forward.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Other Satellites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Airbus<\/span><\/p>\n\n

SPOT-6\/7<\/h3>\n\n

The SPOT twins operate in phased orbits and can revisit any point on the globe once per day. They deliver 1.5-meter high-resolution imagery across five spectral bands and can capture 6 million square kilometers per satellite per day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Airbus<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Pl\u00e9iades Neo<\/h3>\n\n

With four identical Pl\u00e9iades Neo optical satellites launched in 2021 and 2022, Airbus Defence and Space Intelligence brings its already leading constellation to the next level, and enters the very high-resolution market, at 30cm resolution. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Airbus<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Pl\u00e9iades Neo Next<\/h3>\n\n

An ambitious expansion Airbus’s Pl\u00e9iades Neo constellation set to introduce new satellite assets and capabilities over the next few years, including enhanced native resolution, and industry-leading spatial resolution and geolocation accuracy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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When we need high-resolution satellite imagery, we trust Pacgeo for their quality imagery and reliable turnaround times. \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Bluestone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vice President of Exploration, Bluestone Resources<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Ordering high-res satellite imagery through a partner agency order desk was always painful and fraught with multiple issues. Dealing directly with Pacgeo allows me to bypass the aforementioned issues, while getting quick and reliable access to the data I need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government Employee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government of Canada<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":410,"template":"","astra-portfolio-categories":[14],"astra-portfolio-other-categories":[],"astra-portfolio-tags":[],"acf":[],"astra-site-call-to-action":"","astra-site-open-in-new-tab":"0","astra-site-open-portfolio-in":"new-tab","astra-site-url":"","thumbnail-image-url":null,"thumbnail-image-meta":{"alt":"","title":""},"lightbox-image-url":null,"portfolio-type":"page","portfolio-video-url":"","request_time":0.3080930709838867,"yoast_head":"\nSkySat - High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Source | Pacgeo.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pacgeo.com\/satellite\/skysat\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"SkySat - High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Source | Pacgeo.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"SkySat Specs\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/pacgeo.com\/satellite\/skysat\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Source | Pacgeo.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-05-01T21:43:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/pacgeo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-36.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"323\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"279\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/pacgeo.com\/satellite\/skysat\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/pacgeo.com\/satellite\/skysat\/\",\"name\":\"SkySat - 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