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Maxar Intelligence Plans Increase in Satellite Constellation

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

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Maxar Intelligence Plans Increase in Satellite Constellation

Satellite imagery of Russian forces moving along a highway leading to the border of eastern Ukraine. Imagery provided by Maxar Technologies.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Maxar Intelligence this year plans to expand its constellation of electro-optical (EO) imaging satellites to satisfy data needs for government and commercial buyers, according to a company official. Shortly, the company will launch its next two Worldview Legion satellites with the goal to put four more on orbit this year to triple capacity to collect 30-centimeter imagery and increase revisit rates to up to 15 times a day, Susanne Hake, general manager, U.S. Government for Maxar Intelligence, said…

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