Earth Imaging company Planet Labs currently operates three constellations, SkySat, with 21 satellites, RapidEYE and Doves. The satellites that comprise each constellation have unique spatial, temporal and radiometric resolutions, to capture Earth’s activities from multiple perspectives and dimensions.
The RapidEYE constellation, consisting of 5 satellites, was acquired in 2015. After operating for total 11 years, outperforming its design life, the constellation was retired in March 2020. The imaging capabilities were applied to a host of industries, including agriculture, forestry, oil and gas exploration, power and engineering and construction, governments, cartography and mining.
Satellite
Mission
Launch Date
Launcher
Launch Operator
RapidEYE 1 (Tachys)
Aug 28th, 2008
Dnepr-1
ISC Kosmotras RUS
RapidEYE 2 (Mati)
Aug 28th, 2008
Dnepr-1
ISC Kosmotras RUS
RapidEYE 3 (Choma)
Aug 28th, 2008
Dnepr-1
ISC Kosmotras RUS
RapidEYE 4 (Choros)
Aug 28th, 2008
Dnepr-1
ISC Kosmotras RUS
RapidEYE 5 (Trochia)
Aug 28th, 2008
Dnepr-1
ISC Kosmotras RUS
Planet Labs RapidEYE LEO satellite constellation
Dnepr-separation-node
Earth Imaging; Antarctica
Earth Imaging; Dukono Vulcano in Indonesia
Earth Imaging; Louisiana USA
Earth Imaging; Tidal swamp ecosystem Endyalgout Island, Australia
