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Airbus to develop CO3D Earth Observation programme for CNES

The next generation in optical satellite constellations

The French Space Agency (CNES) has awarded the CO3D (Constellation Optique 3D) contract to Airbus. Under this agreement, the company will deliver a global high-resolution Digital Surface Model (DSM). Following launch, expected end of 2022, the Airbus-made CO3D constellation, comprising four identical satellites, will deliver 50cm resolution stereo imagery across the world on a daily basis. The data...

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Paris, France, 07/09/2019 13:53
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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