Synspective is a private space company formed in 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in

synthetic aperture radar Synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) is a form of radar that is used to create two-dimensional images or 3D reconstruction, three-dimensional reconstructions of objects, such as landscapes. SAR uses the motion of the radar antenna over a target regi ...

satellites, and operate a

constellation A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms Asterism (astronomy), a perceived pattern or outline, typically representing an animal, mythological subject, or inanimate object. The first constellati ...

of these satellites for advanced earth imaging.

History

The company was formed in Japan in 2018. The company in its early years was funded by private investors. The first satellites by the company entered operation in 2024. In 2024, the company signed a deal with

Rocket Lab Rocket Lab Corporation is a Public company, publicly traded aerospace manufacturer and List of launch service providers, launch service provider. Its Rocket Lab Electron, Electron orbital rocket launches Small satellite, small satellites, and ha ...

for 10 launches of the Electron rocket for a synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation.

References

{{reflist Private spaceflight companies 2018 establishments in Japan Companies based in Tokyo