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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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Airbus (Pleiades Neo)

Constellation name	Pleiades Neo
Constellation field	Earth Observation, Optical
Constellation info	Four identical 30cm resolution satellites imaging up to 2 million km² per day funded 100% by Airbus.
Constellation status	Launches ongoing
Launched satellites	4
Planned satellites	4
Form factor	Satellite
Orbit	LEO
Manufacturer	In-house
First launch	2021
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Company	Airbus
Oneliner	Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, operating in the commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence and space sectors.
Funding	Yes
Country	France
Founded	1970
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Hosted payload on launched nanosats	Faraday-1 Faraday-1b (Faraday Phoenix)

Last modified: 2023-05-01

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