Synspective

Name

Synspective

Legal name

Synspective Inc.

Website

https://synspective.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

SAR Satellite Earth Observation & Geospatial Analytics

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

Keywords

• Synthetic aperture radar data
• Satellite earth observation
• SAR satellite constellation
• Geospatial analytics solutions
• Remote sensing imagery

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. SAR Data Sales: Synspective sells raw and processed SAR satellite data (StriX constellation data and ALOS-4 L-band data from JAXA partnership) to government agencies, companies, and data analysis firms worldwide. Data is delivered through multiple product tiers and processing levels. Government contracts form a significant revenue component, including a 105.6 billion yen SAR imagery contract under Japan's Ministry of Defense satellite constellation program.
2. Solution/Analytics Services: Synspective provides cloud-based analytics solutions including Land Displacement Monitoring (LDM), Flood Damage Assessment (FDA), Disaster Damage Assessment (DDA), Offshore Wind and Wave (OWW), Forest Inventory Management (FIM), and Object Detection and Classification (ODC). Solutions combine SAR satellite data with data science, machine learning, and AI analytics. Sold as subscription or project-based engagements to government and enterprise customers.
3. Government Defense Contracts: Synspective secures large government contracts for defense and national security applications, including a 105.6 billion yen (~$681 million) SAR imagery contract from Japan's Ministry of Defense satellite constellation project through 2031, and a 16.46 billion yen award from Japan's Space Strategy Fund. Revenue from government subsidies and defense programs contributes significantly to growth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Synspective designs, builds and operates a constellation of small 100kg-class X-band SAR satellites (StriX series) and distributes them together with JAXA's L-band ALOS-4 data, providing all-weather, day/night Earth observation SAR imagery and cloud-based analytics solutions (LDM, FDA, DDA, OWW, FIM, ODC) to government defense, infrastructure, disaster response, maritime and environmental customers globally. Products and analytics are delivered through a cloud Data Platform with API access and via a network of channel partners and regional subsidiaries.

Product overview

Synspective is a Japanese SAR satellite data and analytics company offering a two-layered offering: (1) satellite data products from its proprietary StriX X-band SAR constellation and the JAXA ALOS-4 L-band partnership, accessible through the Synspective Data Platform (archive search, tasking, and API), and (2) a suite of six cloud-based analytics solutions — LDM (Land Displacement Monitoring), FDA (Flood Damage Assessment), DDA (Disaster Damage Assessment), OWW (Offshore Wind and Wave), FIM (Forest Inventory Management), and ODC (Object Detection and Classification) — that apply data science, machine learning, and AI to SAR data to deliver actionable insights across government, enterprise, and defense sectors worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StriX: Small 100kg class SAR satellite series - StriX satellites provide high-resolution X-band synthetic aperture radar data for Earth observation, monitoring changes regardless of time of day or weather conditions
• LDM
• FDA
• DDA
• OWW
• FIM
• ODC

Products and services

• StriX SAR Data High-resolution X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data products from Synspective's StriX satellite constellation operating at 9.65 GHz. Delivered in three observation modes (Stripmap up to 3.6m resolution / 20km swath, Sliding Spotlight down to 0.46m ground range resolution, and Staring Spotlight modes including 0.25m azimuth and 0.5m multi-look Spotlight Enhanced) and four processing levels (SLC, GRD, SR-GRD, ORT with Copernicus DEM GLO-30 terrain correction). Targets government agencies, defense organizations, infrastructure operators and data analytics firms needing all-weather, day/night Earth observation.
• ALOS-4 Data L-band SAR data (1.2 GHz / 24cm wavelength) from JAXA's Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 (ALOS-4) / Daichi-4, distributed by Synspective as an official JAXA partner. Available in Stripmap (3m resolution, 200km swath), ScanSAR and Spotlight modes. L-band penetrates forest canopy for biomass estimation and deforestation detection, and maintains high coherence over long periods enabling millimeter-level InSAR for land displacement measurement. Used by government agencies, research institutions, forestry and infrastructure customers globally.
• Synspective Data Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-meter SAR resolution achieved with StriX Staring Spotlight modes (0.25m azimuth resolution) and 25cm ground range resolution in test observations (July 2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• India-Japan Joint Economic ForumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026During Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit to India, 129 MoUs were announced at the Japan-India Joint Economic Forum. Synspective was listed among Japanese companies (including Future Creation Company, Yaqumo Inc., Tanita India, Akiba Farm Holdings) highlighting collaboration opportunities in technology sectors, reflecting deepening bilateral economic ties.
• Rocket LabcoreTechnology or Integration · 26 June 2026Rocket Lab is Synspective's primary and exclusive launch provider for its StriX SAR satellite constellation. As of June 2026, Rocket Lab has completed 10 dedicated Electron launches for Synspective with a 100% mission success rate. Total contracted missions stand at 21 launches through the end of the decade, with 17 additional missions booked beyond the 10th launch. Rocket Lab also serves as sole launch provider for the entire constellation deployment plan of 30 satellites.
• KSAT (Kongsberg Satellite Services)coreTechnology or Integration · 3 June 2026Strategic alliance with KSAT expands to enhance SAR satellite operations and global data delivery. KSAT provides ground station and satellite operations services supporting Synspective's constellation management and data acquisition capabilities.
• e-GEOSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 May 2026Strategic partnership with e-GEOS (Telespazio/Italian Space Agency joint venture) to advance next-generation geospatial intelligence solutions. e-GEOS serves as a distribution partner for Synspective's SAR data in European and Mediterranean markets.
• SkyFiflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 May 2026Strategic partnership integrates Synspective's satellite tasking capabilities into SkyFi's Earth intelligence platform, streamlining procurement and observation workflows to shorten the time between imagery requests and data acquisition. Designed for businesses, researchers, and developers seeking simplified access to high-resolution SAR satellite imagery.
• NSG UP42 (Saudi Arabia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 March 2026Data partner agreement with NSG UP42 expands Synspective's data accessibility across Saudi Arabia, providing regional distribution through UP42's platform for SAR satellite imagery in the Middle Eastern market.
• NATO DIANAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska met with Synspective Inc. (along with SpaceData Inc.) during a visit to Japan. Japan has formally approached NATO about joining DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic), which would make it the first NATO non-member country to participate, potentially expanding business opportunities for Japanese startups in AI and space.
• Airbus Defence and SpaceflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2026Framework agreement enables Airbus to access Synspective's SAR satellite constellation to complement its existing TerraSAR-X, TanDEM-X, and PAZ radar assets. The combined fleet aims to improve revisit times and coverage, particularly in equatorial regions. Both companies plan to develop joint solutions for European and other regional customers.
• Tri-Sat Constellation Co., Ltd.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 December 2025Tri-Sat Constellation (SPC established by SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsubishi Electric, and Mitsui) awarded Synspective a 105.6 billion yen SAR imagery contract for Japan's Ministry of Defense satellite constellation project. Synspective is one of seven consortium members providing imagery intelligence for stand-off defense capabilities through 2031.
• GMO Cybersecurity by IeraeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Joint research project combining Synspective's SAR satellite operational data with GMO Cybersecurity's white-hat hacking capabilities to develop standardized defense protocols and proactive security architectures for next-generation satellite constellations. Goal is to establish security evaluation frameworks for commercial space operations.
• Geospatial Intelligence Pty Ltd (Australia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2025Partnership expands Synspective's SAR satellite services into the Australian market, leveraging Geospatial Intelligence's local presence and customer relationships in Australia and the broader Oceania region.
• SpaceXcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Synspective diversified its launch providers by signing contracts with SpaceX for rideshare launches. SpaceNews reported agreements for seven future SpaceX rideshare missions, supplementing the primary Rocket Lab Electron launch program.
• JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Synspective is an official JAXA partner providing data from the ALOS-4 (Daichi-4) satellite carrying PALSAR-3 L-band radar. JAXA selected Synspective (along with RESTEC, PASCO, NSI, and Axelspace) for the Space Strategy Fund (Phase 2) project to develop evaluation and calibration methods for domestic small satellite data, running from contract signing through September 2030. JAXA's ImPACT Program originated the core SAR satellite technology that became StriX.
• SATIM (OREC Technology)coreTechnology or Integration · 12 May 2025Technology partnership with SATIM provides OREC (Object Detection and Classification) technology powering Synspective's ODC solution for vessel and aircraft detection and classification. SATIM's AI/ML algorithms are integrated into Synspective's analytics platform for automated wide-area surveillance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ICEYE: ICEYE operates the world's largest commercial SAR satellite constellation with 30+ satellites and competes directly with Synspective across both data sales and analytics solutions for defense, maritime, disaster, and infrastructure customers globally.
• Capella Space: Capella Space operates a commercial SAR satellite constellation delivering high-resolution X-band SAR imagery, directly competing with Synspective's StriX in government, defense, and enterprise Earth observation markets.
• Umbra: Umbra operates a commercial SAR satellite constellation offering high-resolution imagery for defense, intelligence, and commercial customers, overlapping with Synspective's StriX offering and serving similar government and enterprise segments.
• e-GEOS: e-GEOS (Telespazio/Italian Space Agency JV) is a strategic channel partner for Synspective in Europe and the Mediterranean but also sells its own Earth observation and geospatial intelligence products, putting it in partial competition for end customers.

Broad incumbents

• Airbus Defence and Space: Airbus operates the heritage TerraSAR-X/TanDEM-X and PAZ SAR constellations and is also a Synspective channel partner, making it both an incumbent competitor (legacy fleet) and a distribution partner for StriX capacity.
• Maxar Technologies: Maxar is a major Earth observation and geospatial intelligence provider (formerly DigitalGlobe) with extensive high-resolution optical and SAR-adjacent capabilities, competing with Synspective for defense and intelligence contracts and serving as a reference point for Synspective's senior commercial hires.
• Planet Labs: Planet operates a large constellation of optical Earth observation satellites and adjacent analytics products; as a publicly traded EO company, it competes more broadly for government and enterprise Earth-observation budgets and attention against SAR-first players like Synspective.

Emerging players

• BlackSky Holdings: BlackSky offers high-revisit optical satellite imagery plus AI-derived analytics for defense and intelligence customers, partially overlapping with Synspective's analytics-solutions positioning (LDM, FDA, DDA, ODC) and defense go-to-market.
• SATIM: SATIM provides the AI/ML OREC technology that powers Synspective's ODC analytics solution for vessel and aircraft classification, and is also building its own SAR-based analytics offerings for defense customers — a partial competitor and partner.

Others

• KSAT (Kongsberg Satellite Services): KSAT is a strategic infrastructure partner providing ground-station and satellite operations services to Synspective's constellation, while also supporting other SAR operators — it is an enabler rather than a direct product competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/synspective
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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors30 records

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M&A

Investments

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