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CHORUS

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CHORUS

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Falcon 9 Block 5
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Dec 31, 2026
StatusTBD
VehicleFalcon 9 Block 5
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadUnknown Pad
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Mission

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 day or night, regardless of weather conditions, with daily access of up to 95% of the coverage area. From an industry-leading 700km-wide imaging swath down to sub-metre high resolution, CHORUS will provide the most extensive and unrivalled Earth observation radar imaging capacity available on the market in a single mission.

Quick facts

VehicleFalcon 9 Block 5
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadUnknown Pad
SiteCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WindowDec 31, 00:00:00 UTC→Dec 31, 00:00:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyFalcon
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Unknown Pad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
28.458, -80.528
Scrub riskLOW
Go90%
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go90%Wind4 ktGusts4 ktCloud10%Temp85°F

Limiting rule: No flight through cumulus cloud with top at or above the freezing level.

HRRR GFS F+180: CAPE 975 J/kg · K-idx 35 · freezing 15,194 ft