Mission description
Pléiades Neo 5 and 6 are the last two in a constellation of four optical high-resolution Earth observation satellites built and operated by Airbus. It is a dual purpose constellation, serving both civilian and military purposes.
December 21, 2022 at 1:47 AM UTC
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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December 21, 2022 at 1:47 AM UTC
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Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · 5.2360, -52.7750
Pléiades Neo 5 and 6 are the last two in a constellation of four optical high-resolution Earth observation satellites built and operated by Airbus. It is a dual purpose constellation, serving both civilian and military purposes.
Mission media
Flight VV22 – Zoom in | Pleiades Neo 5 & 6 | Vega C launch | Arianespace
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Height
34.8 m
Diameter
3 m
LEO capacity
3,300 kg
Successful launches
6
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
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Same launch vehicle
September 15, 2026 at 1:21 AM UTC
December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
May 19, 2026 at 3:52 AM UTC
March 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM UTC
Launch postponed to NET December due to a defective equipment on the launcher.