The time has finally arrived for a new, high-resolution 30-cm satellite constellation. Airbus Defence and Space launched its newest Pléiades Neo 3, the first in a four-satellite constellation.

Pleiades Neo Satellite is a optical remote sensing satellite designed with a very high spatial resolution of up to 30 cm and consists of 4 constellation satellites to continuing Pleiades-1A/1B constellation. Pleiades Neo capable of producing high temporal resolution (revisit time) in one day to collecting imagery at the same location and its performance claimed will increase up to three times when compared to the Pleiades-1A/1B constellation.

The whole system of Pleiades Neo consists of two parts, namely a constellation of four identical very high-resolution optical satellites and a ground segment used to manage and optimize constellation assignments, receive, reference, and store collected data, processing data into image and information products, and keeping the constellation in operational condition.

The four identical satellites in constellation provide the highest commercial resolution at 30cm along with the most accurate geolocation at ‹5m CE90. Pléiades Neo is an ideal choice for those wanting current and accurate large-scale imagery of an area, whether it be site monitoring, change detection analyses, assessing damage from disasters or human activities, or military missions. This high-resolution satellite imagery will provide analysts with a high level of detail, such as small objects like vehicles.

The Pléiades Neo constellation will meet a variety of customer requirements, ranging from civilian to military applications, and provide detailed and fresh information.