LatConnect 60 (LC60) is an Australian Earth observation company that leverages satellite data to provide AI-powered geospatial analytics and insights. They deliver services through customized platforms, offering solutions for agriculture, climate monitoring, and emissions tracking. LC60 is developing its own tailored EO constellation with novel sensors and partners with companies like Dragonfly Aerospace. The company's services cater to government and commercial clients in Australia, Southeast Asia, and the MENA region.
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LatConnect60 has not disclosed a target amount or valuation for the funding round.
LatConnect60 plans to grow from two SWIRSAT missions to an 18-satellite constellation and ultimately to a 100-satellite network by 2035.
LatConnect60’s two satellites are planned for launch in Q1 2027.
LatConnect60 has investors in late-stage discussions to cornerstone the round by the end of June, including allied government investment funds and corporate venture capital firms.
LatConnect60 intends to anchor parts of spacecraft integration and workforce development in Western Australia via Edith Cowan University’s new Space Integration Facility.
LatConnect60 is raising growth capital to accelerate development of a short-wave infrared satellite constellation.
LatConnect60 is positioning its short-wave infrared satellite constellation for dual-use applications aligned with AUKUS priorities.
LatConnect60 is a Perth-based Earth observation and AI company.
LatConnect60’s funding effort builds on initial support from the Australian Space Agency and the Western Australian Government.
LatConnect60 already has civilian customers in agriculture and sustainability-focused platforms, including programmes supporting more than 125,000 smallholder farmers across Southeast Asia.
LatConnect60 targets sub-1 metre resolution SWIR imagery at scale.
LatConnect60 says SWIR imagery can be used to detect material, moisture, and surface-condition signatures that are not visible in standard imagery.
LatConnect60 links its roadmap to Australian and allied defence priorities, including sovereign capability and resilient, AI-enabled space architectures.
LatConnect60 has established a new office in India.
LatConnect60 has operations in Australia, Malaysia, Dubai, the United States, and India.
LatConnect60’s upcoming satellite is being built in Australia with Gilmour Space Technologies.
LatConnect60 is leveraging India’s private space ecosystem for manufacturing and infrastructure support.
LatConnect60 operates a short-wave infrared SWIR constellation called SWIRSAT and plans to expand that constellation.
Venkat Pillay is CEO and Founder of LatConnect60 (LC60).
LatConnect60 is working with Skyroot Aerospace to launch one of its upcoming satellites from India in early 2027.