MilitaryPleiades
Satelliteconfirmed
The Pléiades is a satellite constellation of very-high-resolution optical Earth-imaging satellites. First two satellites, Pléiades-1A and Pléiades-1B, provide the coverage of Earth's surface with a repeat cycle of 26 days. Designed as a dual civil/military system, Pléiades will meet the space imagery requirements of European defence as well as civil and commercial needs.
Specifications
| Type | Satellite |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | EADS Astrium Satellites |
| Introduced | 2011 |
| Status | In service |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | (ISR) | confirmed |
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