A constellation is a coordinated group of satellites designed so their combined orbital geometry delivers coverage, capacity, or revisit that no single satellite could achieve.
A constellation is a coordinated group of satellites designed so their combined orbital geometry delivers coverage, capacity, or revisit that no single satellite could achieve.
An orbital plane is one ring-shaped path around Earth. Multiple planes at different orientations distribute satellites across all longitudes simultaneously.
Large modern constellations use multiple shells — groups at different altitudes or inclinations — each serving a different coverage or capacity purpose.
When you see a constellation on Orbital Radar, the repeating dot pattern is planes and spacing made visible. Multiple altitude rings are shells.