Synspective Co., Ltd.
Announcement regarding the launch of small SAR satellite “StriX-3” ……
Synspective Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Motoyuki Arai), which provides solutions through satellite data analysis and develops and operates small SAR
satellites, has launched the small SAR satellite “StriX-3”. We would like to inform you about the launch as follows.
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Scheduled launch date
The scheduled launch period is 8 days from March 9th (UTC).
*The final launch date and time will be confirmed closer to the date. Please check the Launch Mission page for the latest information. Click here for StriX launch mission page
URL: https://synspective.com/jp/mission-strix3/
Launch rocket/location
Launch vehicle: Rocket Lab Electron rocket
Launch location: Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Insertion trajectory
Sun-synchronous orbit, altitude 561km
About StriX-3
The StriX-α and β launched so far were demonstration aircraft, and StriX-1 was a commercial demonstration aircraft.
The “StriX-3” to be launched this time will not be a newly designed satellite, but will be manufactured and operated based on the same design philosophy as “StriX-1” while reflecting the knowledge gained to date. This aircraft can be said to be a satellite aimed at building an efficient production system, as multiple satellites will be manufactured simultaneously in preparation for the construction of future SAR satellite constellations. Additionally, StriX-3 is designed to take images more frequently than before, significantly increasing the amount of data that can be provided to customers.
The reason this launch is not “StriX-2” is that our company is already manufacturing multiple aircraft in parallel, and we will launch them one after another from the aircraft that is ready depending on the manufacturing status of each aircraft. To go. Therefore, the launch order of specific aircraft is not fixed and may change. “StriX-2” is also firmly integrated into our production line, and we plan to launch it in the near future.
StriX-3 performance table
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Representative Director and CEO Motoyuki Arai
I am very happy to be able to take on this challenge once again with the Rocket Lab team, which has led to the successful launch and orbit insertion of three rockets so far. We would also like to thank the dedicated teams at both companies and everyone involved in the StriX-3 project. StriX-3 is our fourth satellite. Customers who already have a contract, as well as customers who will be signing a new contract in the future, will be able to use more data services. This year, we plan to expand our business by launching multiple aircraft, and StriX-3 will be the first aircraft to launch full-scale constellation operations. Through this launch, we will not only advance our understanding of the manufacturing process, but also strengthen our satellite operations know-how, data availability, and data analysis capabilities. To end all challenges related to sustainable development in our generation, we will advance our analytics platform business to realize social progress through data-driven and collective learning. Director/Technology Strategy Office Manager Toshihiro Obata
I am truly happy that the long-awaited StriX-3 launch is just around the corner, and first and foremost I would like to thank everyone involved in this project. We gained a lot of knowledge during this satellite manufacturing process. Based on this knowledge, we will proceed with the construction of a new factory and the establishment of a parallel production system for multiple satellites.
In addition, this satellite has improved its image generation capability by incorporating past knowledge, making the images available to more people and use cases. Our company will steadily respond to customers’ image acquisition requests using this satellite, and will accelerate the development of solutions including
interference SAR and disaster response.
As a first step, we will ensure preparations for StriX-3 launch and post-launch function confirmation. Please look forward to it. About Rocket Lab
Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company with a strong track record of mission success. We provide reliable rocket launch services, spacecraft components, satellites and other spacecraft, and in-orbit management solutions that make access to space faster, easier, and more affordable. Masu.
Rocket Lab, headquartered in Long Beach, California, designs and manufactures the small orbital rocket “Electron” and the satellite platform “Photon”, and is also developing the 8-ton class payload rocket “Neutron”. Since its first launch into orbit in January 2018, Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket has been the second-most launched annually in the United States, sending 176 satellites into orbit for private and public agencies, and for national security. and scientific research, space debris mitigation, earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. Rocket Lab’s Photon spacecraft platform has been selected to support NASA’s missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as the first private commercial mission to Venus. Rocket Lab has three launch pads at two launch facilities, including two launch pads at a commercial orbital launch site in New Zealand that is currently operational, and a launch pad in Virginia, USA that is scheduled to begin operations in early 2022. Contains things. For more information please visit: www.rocketlabusa.com
About Synspective Co., Ltd.
Shinspective is a company that provides one-stop solutions using satellite observation data, aiming to realize a world that steadily progresses based on data. Applying the results of the Cabinet Office’s “ImPACT” program, we will build a satellite constellation that enables high-frequency observation using our own small SAR satellites, sell the data obtained from these satellites, and use it for governments and companies. We provide solutions for
Established: February 2018
Location: 3-10-3 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director and CEO Motoyuki Arai URL: https://synspective.com/
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