# Satellogic Merlin satellite constellation deployment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/satellogic-merlin-satellite-constellation-deployment
> Updated: 2026-10-02T12:20:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Satellogic began the deployment of its Merlin constellation, an AI-driven Earth-observation satellite network designed for infrastructure monitoring, maritime traffic detection, and pattern-of-life analysis. The project utilizes onboard AI to provide rapid alerts and high-resolution imaging for defense and civil customers.

In early October 2026, the first Merlin satellite was successfully launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This initial deployment included three NewSat spacecraft, which have since established contact with ground stations and are reporting healthy subsystem status.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches new satellite constellations for Satellogic and Sateliot

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches successfully deployed Satellogic’s first Merlin monitoring satellite and five Sateliot CubeSats designed to expand global IoT connectivity in remote regions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spacex-falcon-9-launches-new-satellite-constellations-for-satellogic-and-sateliot

### 2026-09-06: Satellogic to launch Merlin AI satellite constellation

Satellogic plans to launch its Merlin AI-driven satellite constellation starting in October 2026, providing daily high-resolution Earth observation in partnership with Palantir.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/satellogic-to-launch-merlin-ai-satellite-constellation

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