Orbital Sidekick (OSK) is a space-based Earth observation company that specializes in hyperspectral imaging. They operate a constellation of satellites, including the GHOSt series, equipped with advanced hyperspectral sensors to monitor the Earth across a wide spectrum of light. OSK's primary focus is providing global monitoring services and actionable insights to commercial and government clients in sectors like energy (pipeline monitoring), agriculture, defense, and environmental protection. Their major customers and partners include energy companies, the U.S. Department of Defense, and organizations like the U.S. Geological Survey and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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NASA’s 14 Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition awardees include Airbus DS Geo, GHGSat, Hydrosat, ICEYE US, ImageSat International, Kuva US, Muon Space, Orbital Sidekick, OroraTech USA, Planet Labs Federal, PlanetiQ, SATLANTIS US, Tomorrow.io, and Wyvern.
NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition contract awardees include Airbus DS Geo Inc., GHGSat Inc., Hydrosat Inc., ICEYE US Inc., ImageSat International, Kuva US Inc., Muon Space Inc., Orbital Sidekick Inc., OroraTech USA Inc., Planet Labs Federal Inc., Space Sciences and Engineering LLC doing business as PlanetiQ, SATLANTIS US, Tomorrow Companies Inc. doing business as Tomorrow.io, and Wyvern Inc.
NASA contract awardees include Airbus DS Geo Inc., GHGSat Inc., Hydrosat Inc., ICEYE US Inc., ImageSat International, Kuva US Inc., Muon Space Inc., Orbital Sidekick Inc., OroraTech USA Inc., Planet Labs Federal Inc., Space Sciences and Engineering LLC doing business as PlanetiQ, SATLANTIS US, Tomorrow Companies Inc. doing business as Tomorrow.io, and Wyvern Inc.
Orbital Sidekick's proposed solution combines hyperspectral data and high resolution imagery at critical wavelengths for simultaneous detection of combustion and characterization of fire fuels.
Orbital Sidekick launched a hyperspectral sensor to the International Space Station and installed it on the Nanoracks External Platform (NREP) mounted to the exterior of the orbiting laboratory.
Orbital Sidekick uses satellite-based hyperspectral sensors to provide global monitoring services.
Orbital Sidekick plans to expand its satellite constellation to include 14 satellites.
Following its ISS National Lab-sponsored investigation, Orbital Sidekick raised nearly $50,000,000 in investment funding.
Orbital Sidekick plans to launch a sixth satellite later 2024.
Orbital Sidekick launched two Global Hyperspectral Observation Satellites (GHOSts) on the SpaceX Transporter-10 rideshare flight on 2024-03-04.
Orbital Sidekick released first-light imagery from two hyperspectral satellites on 2024-04-03.
Orbital Sidekick monitored 12,0 m of pipeline via aerial scans using GHOSt hyperspectral sensors last year.
Orbital Sidekick plans to deploy two more GHOSt satellites 2023 aboard the Transporter 9 rideshare mission.
Orbital Sidekick’s Spectral Intelligence Global Monitoring Application (SIGMA) platform provides access to the company’s data archive, analytics engine, and intelligent satellite tasking system for commercial and governmental applications.
Orbital Sidekick has government contracts to supply hyperspectral data to the United States Department of Defense through partnerships with In-Q-Tel, the Air Force, and the Space Force.
Orbital Sidekick launched GHOSt 3 aboard the SpaceX Transporter 8 rideshare mission.
Each GHOSt satellite features a proprietary hyperspectral imager developed by Orbital Sidekick.
In March the National Reconnaissance Office selected Orbital Sidekick for a focus area study of commercial space-based hyperspectral imaging capabilities under the agency’s Strategic Commercial Enhancements Broad Agency Announcement.
Orbital Sidekick is acquiring imagery from its first two satellites launched in April on the SpaceX Transporter-7 rideshare flight.
Orbital Sidekick’s six-satellite Global Hyperspectral Observation Satellite constellation (GHOSt) will provide frequent revisits and view some sites on a daily basis.