May 3, 2024
As an investor in Maxar Intelligence, provider of secure, precise geospatial intelligence, BCI celebrates the successful launch of their first two WorldView Legion satellites. They were launched yesterday, May 2, 2024, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
These are the first of six WorldView Legion satellites that Maxar Intelligence is expected to launch this year. When these six satellites join Maxar Intelligence’s existing constellation, their 10 electro-optical satellites will be able to collect imagery of the most rapidly changing areas on Earth as frequently as every 20 to 30 minutes.
“The successful launch of the first two WorldView Legion satellites represents a transformational moment for our business,” said Dan Smoot, CEO of Maxar Intelligence. “These first-of-a-kind satellites will extend the quality and capability of our industry-leading constellation, tripling our ability to collect 30 cm-class imagery with high revisit rates and at more varied times throughout the day—meaning faster, more actionable insights for our customers.”
“Maxar is a driver of innovation in space technologies and geospatial insights. The launch of their WorldView Legion satellites supports their growth strategy, positioning Maxar Intelligence to meet the growing demands of its clients and remain highly competitive in the geospatial intelligence market,” said Jason Cawley, Senior Managing Director, Private Equity, BCI.
BCI and Advent International acquired Maxar in a 2023 take-private transaction, adding to our diverse $28.3 billion private equity portfolio.
