SkySat
Operated by Planet Labs · Official site
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
SkySat is Planet Labs' high-resolution imaging constellation, acquired from Google. The satellites capture sub-meter imagery and video and complement the wide-area coverage of the Dove fleet.
SkySat accounts for 21 cataloged objects, of which 15 are in orbit and 14 are active. 6 have reentered. The first launched in 2013, the most recent in 2020. The busiest year was 2017, with 6 added. Most fly near a 97-degree inclination with an orbital period around 94 minutes.
SkySat launched per year
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged SkySat satellites.
| Manufacturer | SSLMAX |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth Observation |
| Launch mass | 110 kg |
| Dry mass | 110 kg |
| Length | 1.2 m |
| Diameter | 0.5 m |
| Span | 0.5 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | ? x 1 N HPGP thrusters |
| Design life | 6 years |
| Typical orbit | 94 min period, 97° inclination |
Spacecraft buses
The platforms SkySat satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| SkySat-Gen2 | 19 |
| SkyStat | 1 |
| SkySat | 1 |
Launched on
SkySat satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYSAT-C19 SkySat C19 | 46235 | 2020-057BS | SkySat-Gen2 | Aug 18, 2020 | 88 min, 53.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C18 SkySat C18 | 46180 | 2020-057BR | SkySat-Gen2 | Aug 18, 2020 | 87 min, 53.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C17 SkySat C17 | 46179 | 2020-057BQ | SkySat-Gen2 | Aug 18, 2020 | 87 min, 52.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C15 SkySat C15 | 45790 | 2020-038BN | SkySat-Gen2 | Jun 13, 2020 | 88 min, 52.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C16 SkySat C16 | 45789 | 2020-038BM | SkySat-Gen2 | Jun 13, 2020 | 87 min, 52.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C14 SkySat C14 | 45788 | 2020-038BL | SkySat-Gen2 | Jun 13, 2020 | 87 min, 52.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C13 SkySat C13 | 43802 | 2018-099AW | SkySat-Gen2 | Dec 3, 2018 | 87 min, 96.9° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C12 SkySat C12 | 43797 | 2018-099AR | SkySat-Gen2 | Dec 3, 2018 | 93 min, 96.9° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C6 SkySat C6 | 42992 | 2017-068F | SkySat-Gen2 | Oct 31, 2017 | 94 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C7 SkySat C7 | 42991 | 2017-068E | SkySat-Gen2 | Oct 31, 2017 | 94 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C8 SkySat C8 | 42990 | 2017-068D | SkySat-Gen2 | Oct 31, 2017 | 94 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C9 SkySat C9 | 42989 | 2017-068C | SkySat-Gen2 | Oct 31, 2017 | 93 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C10 SkySat C10 | 42988 | 2017-068B | SkySat-Gen2 | Oct 31, 2017 | 94 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C11 SkySat C11 | 42987 | 2017-068A | SkySat-Gen2 | Oct 31, 2017 | 92 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C3 SkySat C3 | 41774 | 2016-058E | SkySat-Gen2 | Sep 16, 2016 | 93 min, 96.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C2 SkySat C2 | 41773 | 2016-058D | SkySat-Gen2 | Sep 16, 2016 | 93 min, 97.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C5 SkySat C5 | 41772 | 2016-058C | SkySat-Gen2 | Sep 16, 2016 | 94 min, 97.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C4 SkySat C4 | 41771 | 2016-058B | SkySat-Gen2 | Sep 16, 2016 | 93 min, 96.9° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-C1 SkySat C1 | 41601 | 2016-040C | SkySat-Gen2 | Jun 22, 2016 | 94 min, 97.0° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-B SkySat B | 40072 | 2014-037D | SkySat | Jul 8, 2014 | 97 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SKYSAT-A SkySat A | 39418 | 2013-066C | SkyStat | Nov 21, 2013 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many SkySat satellites are in orbit?
15 SkySat objects are currently in orbit, out of 21 ever cataloged. 6 have reentered.
How many SkySat satellites are active?
14 SkySat satellites carry an active status in the catalog.
When did the first SkySat satellite launch?
The first cataloged SkySat object launched in 2013, and the most recent in 2020.
Who operates SkySat?
SkySat is operated by Planet Labs.
How can I track SkySat satellites?
You can track the SkySat fleet live in the KeepTrack 3D tracker, or open any individual satellite from the list on this page.