Synspective Inc., a provider of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics solutions, is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with SpaceX for the launch of two Synspective StriX satellites on a rideshare mission targeted for 2027.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, renowned for its reliability and reusability, provides an optimal solution for the launch of these satellites. Synspective plans an ambitious 30 SAR satellite constellation deployment by the late 2020s to remain at the forefront of the satellite imaging industry.
Comments from Synspective Inc. CEO, Dr. Motoyuki Arai
“We are excited to launch with SpaceX as they share our vision for accessible and innovative space technologies. This launch is crucial for the acceleration of our satellite deployment strategy and is expected to enhance Synspective’s capacity to deliver high-quality geospatial solutions to clients worldwide.”
About StriX satellite
The StriX satellite series, developed collaboratively by Synspective, the University of Tokyo, the Institute of Science Tokyo, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), represents a small, innovative, low-cost approach to SAR technology. This technology originated from the Impulsing Paradigm Change through Disruptive Technologies (ImPACT) Program, a research and development initiative led by the Japanese government.
Synspective has successfully launched six StriX satellites, showcasing the reliability and effectiveness of its satellite technology. These satellites feature advanced SAR capabilities and operate in three distinct observation modes: Stripmap, Sliding Spotlight, and Staring Spotlight. These modes enable the satellites to capture wide and high-resolution images of the Earth’s surface, regardless of weather conditions or time of day, ensuring incredible reliability and versatility.
About Synspective Inc.
Founded in 2018, Synspective Inc. is a Japanese company listed on the Tokyo Exchange Market since 2024. We develop and operate Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites and provide SAR data and analytics solutions. We aim to develop a constellation of 30 SAR satellites by the late 2020s, allowing us to create a new system capable of observing changes anywhere on Earth. By deploying a SAR satellite constellation that enables high-frequency and high-resolution Earth observation, Synspective delivers satellite data and various analytics solutions for disaster response and management, national security, and environmental monitoring.