Synspective, founded in 2018, is a Japanese space startup and solutions provider that develops and operates its own constellation of small SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites. The company provides SAR data and cloud-based analytics solutions to government agencies and companies globally, focusing on disaster response, national security, and environmental monitoring. Synspective aims to build a constellation of 30 satellites by the late 2020s to enable near real-time observation of changes on Earth, with partners including Mitsubishi Electric and Addvalue. Associated keywords include: SAR data, earth observation, remote sensing, disaster management, and environmental monitoring.
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Synspective aims to enhance the continuity and reliability of its services through this new contract.
All 6 satellites in Synspective's StriX series have been successfully launched and deployed into orbit by Electron since 2020.
Synspective's launch contracts include a total of 24 satellites, consisting of 21 with Rocket Lab and 3 with SpaceX.
Rocket Lab has been Synspective’s sole launch provider so far.
The use cases for Synspective’s SAR satellites include land displacement monitoring, flood damage assessment, and object detection and classification.
Synspective has previously contracted with Rocket Lab for 11 launches, bringing the total planned satellite launches to 21.
Synspective Inc. has agreed to launch an additional 10 satellites on Rocket Lab's Electron rocket as of September 30, 2025.
Synspective went public in Japan, opened a mass manufacturing site for satellite production, and established a subsidiary in the U.S.
Rocket Lab plans to conduct a total of 21 future launches for Synspective.
Synspective previously ordered 10 Electron launches last summer.
Synspective has an outstanding contract for 9 launches with Exolaunch for mission management services.
Synspective agreed with Rocket Lab to launch 10 additional small synthetic aperture radar satellites using the Electron rocket.
Rocket Lab has a backlog of 21 Synspective missions from two launch contracts and another previous agreement.
Synspective is working toward a constellation of 30 synthetic aperture radar satellites by the late 2020s.
Synspective signed a 10-launch deal with Rocket Lab for dedicated Electron launches during the International Astronautical Congress in Australia.
Rocket Lab has deployed six StriX satellites across six dedicated launches for Synspective since 2020.
This is Synspective's second multi-launch agreement with Rocket Lab in a year and a half.
Rocket Lab's schedule flexibility, tailored launch service, and streamlined operations influenced Synspective's decision to extend its previous multi-launch contract.
The collaboration with Rocket Lab is intended to accelerate Synspective's SAR satellite deployment and enhance its impact on global risk reduction in security, disaster resilience, and the environment.
The total number of upcoming missions with Synspective is now 21, representing the largest order of dedicated Electron missions with a single customer to date.