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Skybox Imaging
Websiteurl
skyboximaging.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2009
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Skybox Imaging is a privately held Mountain View-based company founded in 2009 that provides commercial high-resolution satellite imagery, HD video, and derived analytics services to commercial and government customers.

Ownership categoryenum
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51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersMountain View, United States
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Mountain View
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
satellite imagery, earth observation, HD video capture, geospatial analytics, space-based imaging
Industry3 codes
1Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms
CodeBPAMANAMPrimaryYes
2Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial)
CodeIMABACABPrimaryNo
3Remote Sensing & Imaging (Satellite, UAV/Drone, Aerial, Multispectral/Hyperspectral)
CodeAFAGALACPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing336414
  • Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services54137
SIC code1 code
  • Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts3760
Product category
Satellite Imagery and Earth Observation
Social media profiles1 record
Cost components6 values
Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Skybox Imaging provides commercial high-resolution satellite imagery and HD video captured from low Earth orbit, along with associated analytics services. The company designs, builds, and operates its own small satellites to deliver geospatial data products to commercial and government customers.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service3 records
1High-Resolution Satellite Imagery
CategorySatellite Imagery / Earth Observation
2HD Satellite Video
CategorySatellite Imagery / Earth Observation
3Imagery Analytics Services
CategoryGeospatial Analytics
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Peers10 records
1Planet Labs
TypeDirect peer
Description

Operates a large constellation of small Earth-observation satellites delivering daily imagery and analytics — the closest analog to Skybox's smallsat imagery-and-analytics model (and the eventual acquirer of Skybox's assets).

2Maxar Technologies (DigitalGlobe)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Leading provider of high-resolution commercial satellite imagery and geospatial analytics; competes directly for imagery customers but as a larger, established incumbent.

3BlackSky
TypeDirect peer
Description

Provides high-frequency, high-resolution satellite imagery and real-time geospatial analytics, directly overlapping Skybox's rapid-revisit imagery and analytics positioning.

4Satellogic
TypeDirect peer
Description

Builds and operates its own smallsat constellation for high-resolution imagery and analytics at low cost, mirroring Skybox's vertically integrated satellite-plus-imagery approach.

5Capella Space
TypeEmerging player
Description

Operates a smallsat SAR constellation offering on-demand Earth observation; comparable business model though using radar rather than optical imaging.

6ICEYE
TypeEmerging player
Description

Finnish smallsat constellation operator delivering frequent-revisit imagery and monitoring analytics, comparable in constellation strategy and analytics focus.

7Spire Global
TypeEmerging player
Description

Operates a smallsat constellation delivering space-based data and analytics; comparable smallsat data-as-a-service model though focused on RF/weather/maritime data.

8Airbus Defence and Space (Intelligence)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Operates high-resolution optical satellites (Pléiades) and sells imagery and geospatial services globally, competing broadly with Skybox's imagery offering.

9UrtheCast
TypeRegional player
Description

Canadian Earth-observation company that offered satellite imagery and HD video from space, one of the closest analogs to Skybox's HD-video-from-orbit differentiation.

10GeoEye
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Former commercial high-resolution satellite imagery provider (later merged into DigitalGlobe), a direct-category peer in the Earth-observation imagery market.

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Yes
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Funding rounds1 record

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Investors3 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Skybox Imaging

Satellite Imagery and Earth Observationskyboximaging.com

Skybox Imaging is a privately held Mountain View-based company founded in 2009 that provides commercial high-resolution satellite imagery, HD video, and derived analytics services to commercial and government customers.

Skybox Imaging firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Skybox Imaging
Website
https://skyboximaging.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2009
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Skybox Imaging is a privately held Mountain View-based company founded in 2009 that provides commercial high-resolution satellite imagery, HD video, and derived analytics services to commercial and government customers.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Skybox Imaging industry classification

Industry
Product category
Satellite Imagery and Earth Observation
NAICS
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137)
SIC
Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)
akta.pro primary industry
Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)
akta.pro secondary industries
Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial) (IMABACAB), Remote Sensing & Imaging (Satellite, UAV/Drone, Aerial, Multispectral/Hyperspectral) (AFAGALAC)

Keywords

  • Satellite imagery
  • Earth observation
  • HD video capture
  • Geospatial analytics
  • Space-based imaging

Where Skybox Imaging is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Mountain View
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Skybox Imaging business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Skybox Imaging product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Skybox Imaging provides commercial high-resolution satellite imagery and HD video captured from low Earth orbit, along with associated analytics services. The company designs, builds, and operates its own small satellites to deliver geospatial data products to commercial and government customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • High-Resolution Satellite Imagery
  • HD Satellite Video
  • Imagery Analytics Services

Companies that use Skybox Imaging

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Skybox Imaging technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Skybox Imaging competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Planet Labs: Operates a large constellation of small Earth-observation satellites delivering daily imagery and analytics — the closest analog to Skybox's smallsat imagery-and-analytics model (and the eventual acquirer of Skybox's assets).
  • BlackSky: Provides high-frequency, high-resolution satellite imagery and real-time geospatial analytics, directly overlapping Skybox's rapid-revisit imagery and analytics positioning.
  • Satellogic: Builds and operates its own smallsat constellation for high-resolution imagery and analytics at low cost, mirroring Skybox's vertically integrated satellite-plus-imagery approach.

Broad incumbents

  • Maxar Technologies (DigitalGlobe): Leading provider of high-resolution commercial satellite imagery and geospatial analytics; competes directly for imagery customers but as a larger, established incumbent.
  • Airbus Defence and Space (Intelligence): Operates high-resolution optical satellites (Pléiades) and sells imagery and geospatial services globally, competing broadly with Skybox's imagery offering.
  • GeoEye: Former commercial high-resolution satellite imagery provider (later merged into DigitalGlobe), a direct-category peer in the Earth-observation imagery market.

Emerging players

  • Capella Space: Operates a smallsat SAR constellation offering on-demand Earth observation; comparable business model though using radar rather than optical imaging.
  • ICEYE: Finnish smallsat constellation operator delivering frequent-revisit imagery and monitoring analytics, comparable in constellation strategy and analytics focus.
  • Spire Global: Operates a smallsat constellation delivering space-based data and analytics; comparable smallsat data-as-a-service model though focused on RF/weather/maritime data.

Regional players

  • UrtheCast: Canadian Earth-observation company that offered satellite imagery and HD video from space, one of the closest analogs to Skybox's HD-video-from-orbit differentiation.

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Skybox Imaging social profiles

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Skybox Imaging financial estimates

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Skybox Imaging leadership team

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Skybox Imaging funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Skybox Imaging M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Skybox Imaging

What does Skybox Imaging do?

Skybox Imaging provides commercial high-resolution satellite imagery and HD video captured from low Earth orbit, along with associated analytics services. The company designs, builds, and operates its own small satellites to deliver geospatial data products to commercial and government customers.

When was Skybox Imaging founded?

Skybox Imaging was founded in 2009. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Skybox Imaging based?

Skybox Imaging is headquartered in Mountain View, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Skybox Imaging's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Planet Labs, BlackSky and Satellogic. Broad incumbents are Maxar Technologies (DigitalGlobe), Airbus Defence and Space (Intelligence) and GeoEye. Emerging players are Capella Space, ICEYE and Spire Global. UrtheCast is listed as a regional player.

Does Skybox Imaging have an API?

No public API is recorded for Skybox Imaging.

What industry is Skybox Imaging in?

Skybox Imaging's product category is Satellite Imagery and Earth Observation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMANAM, Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms, with a secondary code of IMABACAB, Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial). Its NAICS code is 336414 and its SIC code is 3760.

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PR NewswireGlobal Satellite Remote Sensing IndustryThis industry report, published by Reportlinker in March 2016, provides a comprehensive analysis of the global satellite remote sensing market, covering market size estimates and forecasts from 2014 through 2020 across major geographic regions including the US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The report profiles 45 companies including major players such as DigitalGlobe, Airbus Defence and Space, Planet Labs, UrtheCast, and Skybox Imaging, documenting recent industry activities such as mergers, acquisitions, satellite launches, and strategic partnerships. Key market drivers identified include growing demand for earth observation services, the emergence of micro-satellites, technology advancements, and increasing government and private sector investments in satellite imagery applications.PR NewswireGlobal Satellite-based Earth Observation Market 2015-2019 - Key Vendors are Airbus Defence and Space, DigitalGlobe, DMC International Imaging, MDA Information Sstems, Skybox Imaging & ImageSat InternaResearch and Markets announced the addition of a global satellite-based earth observation market research report, expecting the market to grow at a CAGR of 13.23% over the period 2014-2019. The report notes that approximately 190 satellites were orbiting the planet as of January 2014, used for monitoring weather, disasters, climate, agriculture, and other applications, with the number expected to increase considerably. The report identifies key vendors operating in this space including Airbus Defence and Space, DigitalGlobe, DMC International Imaging, and others.SiliconANGLEGoogle steps up its bid to connect the world with Skybox Imaging buy - SiliconANGLEGoogle paid $500 million for Skybox Imaging, a small-satellite imaging firm, and plans to spend $1-3 billion on 180 small satellites. The move targets four billion potential customers in offline regions, with costs potentially as low as $600 million.Business InsiderGoogle Buys Satellite Company Skybox Imaging For $500 MillionGoogle acquired satellite company Skybox Imaging for $500 million in cash, subject to adjustments. The deal gives Google access to real-time imagery and video for Google Maps and Earth, and may support Internet access via Project Loon.TechCrunchGoogle Confirms Purchase Of Satellite Startup Skybox Imaging For $500MGoogle has confirmed the acquisition of satellite startup Skybox Imaging for $500 million, below earlier reports of nearly $1 billion. Once the deal closes, Skybox will join Google's Access and Energy team, continue launching satellites, and work with Google's Geo team to improve imagery while exploring contributions to Internet access projects alongside Google's Loon and Titan Aerospace initiatives. Skybox claims its satellites are the world's smallest high-resolution imaging satellites already actively collecting data and video.TechCrunchDespite Exits, Aerospace Deals Are Crashing To EarthGoogle and Facebook are both exploring acquisitions in the drone and satellite sectors, with Google in advanced discussions to acquire satellite company Skybox Imaging for over $1 billion. Despite significant investments and interest from venture capital firms, activity in the aerospace sector remains limited, with only a few companies raising funds in recent quarters. The evolving landscape presents opportunities for growth in the satellite and drone industry, driven by declining launch costs and increased data generation.TechCrunchGoogle Close To Snapping Up Satellite Startup Skybox Imaging For $1B+, Say SourcesGoogle is close to acquiring satellite imaging startup Skybox Imaging for approximately $1 billion, according to three sources, in a deal that would give Google its own primary source of detailed Earth imagery data for consumer mapping services and enterprise products. Skybox currently operates one satellite in orbit with 13 more ordered for launch in 2015/2016, but faces pressure to either complete an exit or secure additional financing soon due to the high costs of satellite development and launch operations. The acquisition would extend Google's data capabilities beyond its core search advertising business as the company explores diversification amid concerns about future dominance of search ads in digital advertising.Business InsiderThis HD Video From Space Is Going To Change The WorldSkybox Imaging launched SkySat-1, the world's first commercially available daily HD video satellite, on November 21. The micro-satellite captures up to 90-second full-motion snapshots, enabling businesses to monitor globally distributed assets without aircraft or field teams. The company plans a constellation of 24 satellites to cover most of Earth.SiliconANGLESkybox Imaging Raises $70 Million To Take Hadoop To The Final Frontier - SiliconANGLESkybox Imaging raised $70 million in Series C funding from Canaan Partners and Norwest Venture Partners, bringing total funding to $91 million. The startup will deploy two high-res imagery microsatellites, SkySat-1 and SkySat-2, to build a constellation for frequent global coverage. The company plans to monetize big data analytics from satellite imagery.VC News DailySkybox Imaging Raises $70MSkybox Imaging, a commercial remote sensing start-up based in Mountain View, California, announced it raised $70 million in Series C financing led by Canaan Partners and Norwest Venture Partners, bringing its total funding to $91 million. The capital will fund the development and launch of its first two high-resolution imaging microsatellites, SkySat-1 and SkySat-2, with SkySat-1 scheduled for launch in Q4 2012 aboard an ISC Kosmotras Dnepr rocket. The company aims to expand strategic alliances and commercial operations as it builds toward a full constellation of microsatellites capable of delivering frequent high-definition video and analytics.