WorldView-4 is a commercial Earth observation satellite to be launched into sun-synchronous orbit. It is operated by DigitalGlobe, which provides imagery for customers such as NASA and Google Earth/Maps. Satellite is to deliver high-quality imagery, with a resolution of up to 31 cm in panchromatic mode, and a resolution of 1.24 m in multispectral mode.
To be launched along with the satellite are 7 cubesats. These are tasked with testing various technologies, from data relay and radiation study to a new ion propulsion system.
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.
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Mission Profile
WorldView-4 was a Atlas V 401 mission operated by United Launch Alliance that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 3E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on November 11, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.