Synspective’s Second SAR Satellite “StriX-ß” Successfully Reaches Its Target Orbit

TOKYO, 2022, March 1st – Synspective Inc., a SAR satellite data and solutions provider, announced today that StriX-ß, its second SAR satellite, has successfully reached its target orbit. Following this successful launch, Synspective have posted their CEO’s comments on their official YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3stYFpx On March 1st (JST), StriX-ß was deployed by Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket at Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex on the Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand. The satellite reached target orbit, a Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO), with an altitude of 561km. Functions including observation and data acquisition will be verified…

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Notice regarding launch schedule for Synspective’s Second SAR Satellite “StriX-ß”

TOKYO, 2022, February 10 – Synspective Inc., a SAR satellite data and solutions provider, announced today the official launch schedule of StriX-ß, its second SAR satellite. Scheduled Date of Launch The launch window is set during a 14-day launch window opening on 28 February UTC. Exact lift-off target date and time will be confirmed soon. Please note that the launch may be postponed or canceled due to unforeseen weather conditions or complications. For latest information, please visit the Synspective website. Launch vehicle / Location The mission is scheduled for lift-off…

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Synspective Signs Agreement to Launch Second SAR Satellite, “StriX-ß-” with Rocket Lab

The launch on Exolaunch’s Soyuz-2 will be postponed until after the third SAR satellite, and “StriX-ß” will be launched on Rocket Lab’s Electron in early 2022 Tokyo, Japan – December 8, 2021 – Synspective Inc., a SAR satellite data and analytic solution provider, announced an agreement with the U.S. -based launch services provider, Rocket Lab, to launch the second demonstration satellite “StriX-ß.” We also signed a contract for the launch of two more satellites in the StriX series following “StriX-beta” by Rocket Lab. “StriX-ß” was originally scheduled to be launched…

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JICA and Synspective detect new risks in Guatemala using SAR satellite data

The development of a disaster prevention management system makes progress Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Synspective started a satellite use service demonstration to monitor ground movements in Guatemala City, Guatemala, as part of an information gathering and pilot project. Using “Land Displacement Monitoring” (LDM), a ground deformation monitoring service using satellite data provided by Synspective, we conducted a ground deformation analysis for approximately three years (July 2018 to June 2021) in Guatemala City and its suburbs. Press Release: “JICA and Synspective start demonstration for the development of a disaster…

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JICA and Synspective start demonstration for the development of a disaster prevention management system in Guatemala using SAR satellite data

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Synspective have started a satellite use service demonstration to monitor ground movements in Guatemala City, Guatemala, as part of an information gathering and pilot project. Land displacement disasters in GuatemalaGuatemala is a Central American country, and is about 1/3 the size of Japan. Spanish is the official and most spoken language. Similar to Japan, Guatemala is prone to earthquakes and other disaster risks such as heavy rains due to hurricanes, landslides, and volcanic disasters. Japan, which is also a volcanic country, has been implementing…

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