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SPOT (satellite)

SPOT (Satellite Pour l'Observation de la Terre) is a commercial earth observation satellite.

  • SPOT 1 launched 22 February 1986 with 10m panchromatic and 20m multispectral capability. Withdrawn - 31 December 1990.
  • SPOT 2 launched 22 January 1990 and is still operational.
  • SPOT 3 launched 26 September 1993. Stopped functioning - 14 November 1997
  • SPOT 4 launched 24 March 1998
  • SPOT 5 launched on 4 May 2002 with 2.5m, 5m and 10m capability

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