STAR.VISION

What STAR.VISION does

STAR.VISION (STAR.VISION Aerospace Group Limited, 地卫二空间技术(杭州)有限公司) is a Hangzhou-based Chinese aerospace company founded in 2021 that designs and operates AI-enabled Earth observation satellites and provides space-based computing services. Its technology stack spans the full space-to-ground architecture: satellite hardware (WonderJourney optical, WonderExplore SAR, WonderLink broadband/IoT series, plus the planned OSE constellation), on-orbit AI compute (up to 400 TOPS per satellite, STRING AI Computing Unit at 300 TOPS), software-defined power systems (SDP, deployed on 18 Spacesail/G60 satellites), and downstream platforms (STARCLOUD multi-modal processing, Skyview geospatial analysis, Earth007 digital Earth, Emergency007 rapid response, AgentGPT assistant).

The company monetizes through a multi-stream model: hardware sales (STRING unit, SDP), subscription tiers (OSE Orange free, Silver $10K/year, Gold $100K/year, Platinum $1M/year), usage-based Data-as-a-Service and Model-as-a-Service offerings, and bespoke government satellite programs such as Samarkand 2028 (Uzbekistan) and Oman Lens. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to national space agencies and governments (20+ countries across MENA, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America), a self-serve PLG platform via OSE membership, and the Spaceborne AI Algorithm Rideshare Program that lets external teams deploy ONNX-format models on its satellites. The company has 51-100 employees and is venture-backed by Xiaomi, Lenovo, ByteDance, and Hangzhou state-owned funds.

Name

STAR.VISION

Legal name

STAR.VISION Aerospace Group Limited

Website

https://star.vision

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hangzhou-based Chinese space computing company that builds AI-enabled Earth observation satellites (up to 400 TOPS on-board compute) and operates the planned 258-satellite OSE constellation, serving national space agencies, governments, and enterprise customers across 20+ countries with data, model, and platform-as-a-service offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Earth Observation & Space Computing

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial) (IMABACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD), Spacecraft Avionics, Flight Computers & Software (IMABACAI), Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Edge AI Hardware & NPUs (SoCs, modules, accelerators) (HDAAAJAC)

Keywords

• Space computing satellites
• Hyperspectral earth observation
• On-board AI processing
• Satellite imagery services
• SAR satellite constellations

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Satellite Data Services: Access to 100+ satellites for Earth observation data including optical, SAR, and hyperspectral imagery. Revenue generated through per-request imagery orders and subscription-based data packages.
2. Data-as-a-Service (DaaS): On-demand access to satellite imagery from archive or tasking mode. Customers can order specific images or subscribe to regular coverage updates.
3. Model-as-a-Service (MaaS): AI models crafted by customized data for remote sensing, GIS analysis, and specialized applications. Provides AI remote sensing analysis and geographic information system capabilities.
4. Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS): One-stop solution from data to model to platform through STARCLOUD multi-modal big data processing platform and SkyView geospatial analysis platform.
5. STRING AI Computing Unit: Sale of proprietary edge computing hardware for space, aerial, and terrestrial AI applications. The unit provides 300 TOPS computing power for on-orbit processing.
6. OSE Membership Program: Tiered membership program with Orange (free), Silver ($10K/year), Gold ($100K/year), and Platinum ($1M/year) tiers providing access to satellite data, analysis tools, and deployment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

STAR.VISION designs, manufactures, and operates AI-enabled Earth observation satellites (the WonderJourney optical, WonderExplore SAR, and WonderLink broadband/IoT series) under the Oriental Smart Eye (OSE) constellation, integrated with the proprietary STRING on-board AI computing unit (up to 300-400 TOPS). It sells satellite imagery, AI models, and analytics platforms (STARCLOUD, Skyview, Earth007, Emergency007) to governments, space agencies, researchers, and enterprises via subscription tiers, on-demand tasking, and direct enterprise contracts.

Product overview

STAR.VISION is a space computing and AI satellite company offering a comprehensive Earth observation ecosystem. The portfolio centers on the OSE (Oriental Smart Eye) constellation, a rapid-revisit intelligent Earth observation system planned to reach 258 satellites by 2032. Supporting this constellation are three satellite series: WonderJourney (optical), WonderExplore (SAR), and WonderLink (broadband/IoT). The company provides the STRING AI Computing Unit as its core hardware for on-board edge AI processing (up to 300 TOPS). Platform offerings include STARCLOUD for multi-source data processing, Skyview for geospatial analysis, and Earth007/Emergency007 as solution platforms. Services span satellite imagery (100+ satellites), OSE membership tiers (Orange free to Platinum $1M/year), and the Spaceborne AI Algorithm Rideshare Program enabling global innovators to deploy AI on-orbit. The company was recognized as one of Hangzhou's 'New Eight Steeds' for its space computing leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WonderJourney Series: Optical satellite series with real-time data acquisition, analysis, and transmission capabilities for Earth observation.
• WonderExplore Series
• WonderLink Series
• STRING AI Computing Unit
• STARCLOUD
• SkyView
• AgentGPT
• Earth007
• Emergency007
• OSE (Oriental Smart Eye)

Products and services

• WonderJourney Series (Optical Satellites) Optical Earth observation satellite series equipped with AI payload for real-time data acquisition, analysis, and transmission in space; supports intelligent image recognition, segmentation, and compression capabilities.
• WonderExplore Series (SAR Satellites) SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite series providing all-weather Earth observation capabilities independent of sunlight and weather conditions; complements optical imaging.
• WonderLink Series (Broadband/IoT Satellites) Broadband and IoT satellite series including WonderLink-1 (broadband) and WonderLink-2 (IoT) enabling global connectivity and communication capabilities.
• STRING AI Computing Unit Advanced edge computing hardware integrating AI models for intelligent onboard control and data processing across space, sky, land, and sea applications; delivers up to 300 TOPS int8 computing with 2TB storage (8TB expandable) at <=65W.
• STARCLOUD Platform AI-powered multi-source Earth observation data platform enabling multi-modal big data processing and comprehensive geospatial analysis.
• Satellite Imagery Service Data-as-a-Service providing access to 100+ satellites delivering multispectral (0.3-0.5-1m), hyperspectral, and SAR imagery; supports image catalog download and multiple access modes for governments, enterprises, and developers.
• OSE (Oriental Smart Eye) Constellation Global intelligent Earth observation constellation providing rapid-revisit (5 minutes planned), AI-enabled, multi-sensor satellite data with up to 50cm resolution imagery; includes hyperspectral, optical, SAR, infrared, and wide-swath satellites with planned 258 satellites by 2032.
• Earth007 Digital Earth Platform Digital Earth platform combining satellite technology with AI and 3D analysis; provides closed-loop ecosystem from data to application for urban management, situational awareness, and emergency monitoring; includes AgentGPT AI assistant.
• Emergency007 Rapid Response Solution Rapid response emergency monitoring solution delivering instant disaster perception including 15-minute forest fire alarm, flood risk monitoring, and typhoon path tracking with AI-powered satellite analysis.
• Spaceborne AI Algorithm Rideshare Program Global collaborative initiative enabling space tech innovators to deploy AI algorithms on-orbit via STAR.VISION satellites; offers on-demand access to satellite AI computing with 20+ country partnerships.
• Skyview Geospatial Analysis Platform Geospatial data analysis platform for visualizing and analyzing Earth observation data from STAR.VISION's constellation.
• Oriental Smart Eye PNTRC-GF01 Satellite First satellite of the OSE constellation with 0.5m panchromatic and 2m multispectral high-resolution imaging; 1.8 Gbps maximum data transmission rate; designed for urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.
• OSE HS01 & OSE HS02 Hyperspectral Satellites Twin hyperspectral satellites capturing 5-meter resolution imagery with 300km swath width; 17 bands in visible/near-infrared plus 5 bands in short-wave infrared; achieves global revisit of 5 days or less.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-day global coverage with dual hyperspectral satellites
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Uzbekistan (Government)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Development of Samarkand 2028 satellite by StarVision as a cornerstone of bilateral technological partnership. Represents significant milestone for Uzbekistan's space sector development, based on memorandum of understanding signed between Uzbekistan and China for joint space initiatives.
• Oman (Sultan Qaboos University, Military Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Oman Lens AI-equipped satellite development with partners including Star Vision Space, Bahrain Space Agency, and Sultan Qaboos University. Will deliver 50-cm high-resolution imaging with onboard AI processing capabilities, targeting 3-5% of the RO 1.1-1.5 billion Arab regional space market.
• G60 Star Chain (Spacesail Constellation)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2024STAR.VISION provides self-developed high-power Software Defined Power (SDP) intelligent power control system for 18 Spacesail Constellation satellites. SDP system ensures optimal energy management, intelligent power regulation, fault diagnosis, and fault isolation for LEO Internet satellites.
• Turkish Aerospace Ecosystem (Space Agency, TAI, Universities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024High cooperation consensus achieved with Turkish Space Agency, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Turkish Academy of Sciences, Middle East Technical University, and Istanbul Technical University on space computing cooperation. Turkish Aerospace Industries developing 4-ton domestic communication satellite. Universities to cooperate on space edge intelligence for space robots, lunar rovers, and deep space exploration.
• Azerbaijan Space Agency (Azercosmos)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Significant space computing cooperation agreement to provide advanced space computing support for Azerbaijan and Turkic region. Special climate action plan showcased at COP29 in Baku.
• Kenya Space AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Space computing cooperation agreement for emergency response, disaster reduction, and humanitarian relief aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Kenyan Cabinet Secretary of Defense commended the cooperation.
• Zambia National Remote Sensing CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024AI mineral exploration cooperation to enhance mining industry exploration efficiency through technological upgrades using STAR.VISION's SAGSC comprehensive solution.
• Second Institute of Oceanography (China Ministry of Natural Resources)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Hosted international event on marine resource sustainability with 15 developing nations from Pacific Islands, Indian Ocean, and Africa for Indo-Pacific Island countries marine monitoring project using generative AI.
• TELNET Satellite Group (Tunisia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Largest satellite IoT operator in North Africa joined Spaceborne AI Algorithm Rideshare Program. Cooperating on on-board algorithm systems for emergency response and disaster reduction.
• Sultan Qaboos University (Oman)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Cooperation on software, hardware, and algorithm platforms based on successful 2023 cooperation. Plans to jointly release research results at 75th International Astronautical Congress in Milan, October 2024.
• Bahrain National Space AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Joined STAR.VISION's global space computing cooperation program in April. Expressed strong interest in multilateral international cooperation in space technology.
• Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UN and African Union affiliated organization; partnership to extend STAR.VISION's space computing technology across 22 African nations focusing on poverty alleviation and technological equity.
• Indonesia (Lampung-1 Satellite)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Key partner in developing Indonesia's first hyperspectral satellite Lampung-1 for agriculture and marine environment monitoring in the region.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Planet Labs: Operates one of the world's largest commercial Earth-observation constellations (Dove, SkySat) with daily revisit and an AI-driven analytics platform. Directly comparable to STAR.VISION's OSE constellation strategy and DaaS/MaaS/PaaS offerings.
• ICEYE: Operates the largest commercial SAR satellite constellation, providing all-weather imaging. Directly comparable to STAR.VISION's WonderExplore SAR series and its mixed optical/SAR/hyperspectral data strategy.
• BlackSky Technology: Operates a low-latency EO smallsat constellation with AI-enabled tasking and analytics, comparable to STAR.VISION's rapid-revisit OSE roadmap and analytics platforms such as Earth007/Emergency007.
• Satellogic: Building a sub-meter EO smallsat constellation with vertical integration from spacecraft to analytics. Highly comparable to STAR.VISION's end-to-end bus-to-platform model and emerging-market government sales motion.
• Spire Global: Operates a large smallsat constellation delivering weather, maritime, and aviation data with a data-as-a-service model. Comparable to STAR.VISION's constellation-based DaaS approach and WonderLink IoT/broadband satellite offering.
• Chang Guang Satellite Technology (CGSTL): Operates China's Jilin-1 constellation, one of the largest commercial EO constellations globally. Most direct Chinese peer to STAR.VISION's OSE constellation, competing for both domestic and Belt-and-Road government customers.

Emerging players

• Umbra Space: US-based SAR satellite operator offering high-resolution all-weather imagery and analytics. Comparable as an emerging commercial SAR peer to STAR.VISION's WonderExplore series and dual-use application positioning.
• Pixxel: India-based hyperspectral satellite operator with a planned constellation and analytics platform. Directly comparable to STAR.VISION's OSE HS01/HS02 hyperspectral satellites and AI-driven analytics roadmap.

Broad incumbents

• Maxar Technologies: Established provider of sub-30 cm high-resolution EO imagery and geospatial analytics serving defense and intelligence customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent against which STAR.VISION competes in high-resolution EO and government markets.

Regional players

• Satrec Initiative: Korea-based EO satellite manufacturer and operator supplying high-resolution imaging systems globally. Comparable as an Asia-based regional peer competing for emerging-market space-agency customers similar to STAR.VISION's overseas government book.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubevimeo.com/user206784867
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/star-vision-aerospace-group-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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