Pléiades 1A & 1B Satellite Capabilities
High-Resolution Optical Imaging Satellites for Mapping, Environmental Monitoring, and Surveillance
About Pléiades 1A & 1B
Pléiades 1A and 1B are advanced Earth observation satellites developed by Airbus Defence and Space. Launched in 2011 and 2012, they provide very high-resolution optical imagery for precise mapping, environmental monitoring, infrastructure assessment, and surveillance applications.
Equipped with agile imaging capabilities, Pléiades 1A and 1B can rapidly capture targeted areas upon request, offering timely, high-quality data for industries, government agencies, and organisations that rely on accurate and up-to-date geospatial intelligence.
High-Resolution Imaging
Panchromatic resolution of 0.5m and multispectral resolution of 2m, allowing detection of fine details and precise mapping.
Agile Imaging Capabilities
Rapidly responds to tasking requests to capture targeted areas, enabling timely monitoring of dynamic events.
Accurate and Wide Coverage
Provides precise geolocation and a 20 km swath width, supporting large-scale mapping and regional monitoring.
Features and Benefits
- High-resolution optical imagery (0.5m panchromatic, 2m multispectral) enables detailed mapping, change detection, and infrastructure monitoring.
- Agile imaging capabilities allow rapid response to satellite tasking, capturing critical data quickly for time-sensitive projects.
- Accurate geolocation ensures precise positioning of features on the Earth's surface, supporting applications like urban planning, disaster response, and cartography.
- Multispectral bands (Blue, Green, Red, NIR) provide valuable data for vegetation analysis, land cover classification, and environmental monitoring.
- Wide swath coverage of 20 km supports large-area mapping, regional monitoring, and land cover assessment efficiently.
