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Are there plans for a third high-resolution satellite from Space Imaging?

April 26, 2017high-resolution imaging plans satellite

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Are there plans for a third high-resolution satellite from Space Imaging?

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Space Imaging’s five-year business plan calls for replacement satellites. Since the life span of IKONOS is 5-7 years, it’s prudent to plan for the next generation system. Space Imaging is in the process of defining requirements for the next generation system and will use market response to IKONOS to shape future requirements.