Objectives and Applications
PlanetiQ was formed to build, launch and operate the first commercial constellation of GNSS-RO (Global Navigation Satellite System-Radio Occultation) weather satellites, with 20 LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites to be deployed. The overall objective is to introduce innovation to satellite weather observations. For this reason, PlanetiQ’s satellites will carry the fourth-generation “Pyxis” radio occultation (RO) sensor. Pyxis builds on the heritage of the gold standard for RO sensors. The PlanetiQ team has developed and built the previous three generations of RO sensors proven on orbit, including 20 flight units for prior, current and upcoming satellite missions.
Full Name
GNSS Navigation and Occultation Measurement Satellites
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
PlanetiQ
Launch Date
20 Sep 2020
Mission Links
EOL Date
Dec 2027
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
97.1 minutes
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
97.86 deg
Orbit Altitude
620 km
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
6:00
Repeat Cycle
16 days
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