New generation Airbus-built optical constellation CO3D satellites en route for launch
France, June 26 -- The four latest generation optical satellites, developed and built by Airbus in partnership with the French Space Agency CNES are on their way to their launch pad in French Guiana.The satellites left Toulouse, France, for the European Space port in Kourou, French Guiana, for launch by Arianespace on a Vega-C rocket on 25 July. Designed and built by Airbus, the CO3D (Constellation Optique 3D) dual-use satellites will deliver a global high-resolution Digital Surface Model (DSM) service to CNES providing 50 cm stereo imagery as well as 2D imagery for government and commercial customers. In addition, the CO3D satellites will strengthen Airbus' solutions of optical and radar satellites. Weighing around 285 kg each and equipped...
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