Pelican
High-resolution imaging satellites that replace the SkySat fleet, with NVIDIA computing on board. Second-generation Pelicans aim for up to 30 cm resolution.
Timeline
Pelican-1 tech demo launchesANov 2023
Pelican-2 launchesBJan 2025
Pelican-11 Gen 2 pathfinder launchesCJul 2026
Pelican-12 launches on Bandwagon-5DOct 20, 2026
More Gen 2 Pelicans launchE2027
A Nov 2023 Pelican-1 tech demo launches
B Jan 2025 Pelican-2 launches
C Jul 2026 Pelican-11 Gen 2 pathfinder launches
D Oct 20, 2026 Pelican-12 launches on Bandwagon-5
E 2027 More Gen 2 Pelicans launchIN PROGRESS
In the News
Pelican-12 reaches orbit carrying an AI computer and an SES relay testOct 20, 2026