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WorldView
Part of BCP-5000
WorldView
WorldView
American civilian surveillance satellite. DigitalGlobe's WorldView satellite provided highly detailed imagery for precise map creation, change detection and in-depth image analysis. Earth observing satellite built by Ball Aerospace for DigitalGlobe, USA. Launched 2007. Used the BCP-5000 bus.

AKA: BCP-5000. Status: Operational 2007. First Launch: 2007-09-18. Last Launch: 2009-10-08. Number: 2 . Gross mass: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). Height: 2.50 m (8.20 ft). Diameter: 3.60 m (11.80 ft).

Best resolution available to commercial customers was 50 cm. However higher-resolution images were sold to DigitalGlobe's main customer, the US National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA).

The satellite was an ultra-stable 3-axis stabilized platform, using high-precision attitude sensors and GPS. Control Moment Gyros (CMGs) provided orientation and Star trackers, a solid state IRU, and GPS provided positional and orientation data . Rapid retargeting was possible using the Control Moment Gyros (>2x faster than any competitor) . WorldView collected, stored and downlinked a greater supply of frequently updated global imagery products than competitive systems. It offered the broadest range of collection sizes, without sacrificing capacity from small points to long strips and large areas.

Stereoscopic areas could be imaged on a single pass, ensuring image continuity and consistency of quality. Direct downlink to customer sites was available using the same high-speed 800 Mbps X-band downlink. This expedited image processing and delivery to customers where speed was a driving factor. WorldView extended the range of suitable imaging collection targets and enhanced image interpretability, because images could be acquired at even the lowest light levels. Frequent revisits increased image collection opportunities, enhanced change detection applications and enabled accurate map updates

Specifications

Electric System: 3.20 kWh.


More at: WorldView.

Family: Civilian surveillance satellite, Sun synchronous orbit, Surveillance. Country: USA. Launch Vehicles: Thor, Delta, Delta 7920-10C. Launch Sites: Vandenberg, Vandenberg SLC2W. Agency: DigitalGlobe. Bibliography: 2, 7025, 13351, 13352.
Photo Gallery

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2007 September 18 - . 18:35 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC2W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Delta 7920-10C.
2009 October 8 - . 18:51 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC2W. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Delta 7920-10C.

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