SpaceX Launches 2 Sharp-Eyed Earth-Imaging Satellites into Orbit Aug. 15 (VIDEO)

SpaceX launched two geo-imaging satellites today (Aug. 15), continuing the WorldView Legion constellation for Maxar.

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the WorldView Legion 3 and 4 satellites lifted off today at 9:00 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

As usual, the Falcon 9’s first stage successfully landed eight minutes after liftoff, touching down close to the launch pad.

On August 15, 2024, a SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the Maxar WorldView Legion 3 and 4 satellites. (Image credit: SpaceX)

The WorldView Legion constellation will eventually consist of six satellites. The first two have already gone up, with a Falcon 9 arriving in orbit last May.

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