WorldView Legion 5 & 6

WorldView Legion 5 & 6

Falcon 9 TBD - 2025 12:00PM

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Currently being built by SSL, WorldView-Legion is DigitalGlobe's next generation of earth observation satellites.WorldView Legion is a constellation of Earth observation satellites built and operated by Maxar. Constellation is planned to consist of 6 satellites in both polar and mid-inclination orbits, providing 30 cm-class resolution.

Last updated: Jan 14, 2025

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameWorldView Legion 5 & 6
Launch SiteCCSFS/KSC, Florida or VSFB, California, USA
Launch VehicleFalcon 9
AgencySpaceX
Launch DateTBD - 2025

Compared to earlier generations of Earth observation satellites, the WorldView Legion constellation offers greater resolution and coverage, signifying a breakthrough in imaging technology.With the help of their sophisticated imaging systems, these satellites are able to observe and monitor the Earth's surface in great detail for a variety of purposes, such as mapping, infrastructure development, environmental monitoring, and disaster relief.



Launch Vehicle - Falcon 9

Height70 m / 229.6 ft
Diameter3.7 m / 12 ft
Mass549054 Kg / 1207920 lb
Stages2
Payload To LEO22800 Kg / 50265 lb
Payload To GTO8300 Kg / 18300 lb
Payload To Mars4020 Kg / 8860 lb
Burn Time397 sec
PropellantLOX / RP-1
Number Of Engine1 vacuum