Falcon 9 Block 5 | CHORUS

Falcon 9 Block 5 | CHORUS is expected no earlier than 2026; the exact date hasn't been announced yet.

CHORUS is MDA's next generation Earth observation constellation, consisting of 2 radar satellites (C-band SAR and X-band SAR), in a 53.5 degree 600 km altitude LEO, with the X-band trailing the C-band by 60 minutes. A collaborative multi-sensor constellation, CHORUS will bring together diverse and unique imagery and data sources and provide a new level of near real-time insight and innovative Earth observation services. Operating in a unique mid-inclination orbit, CHORUS will be able to image da

CHORUS will use two radar satellites, with the X-band satellite trailing the C-band satellite by 60 minutes to support coordinated observations.

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