Synspective

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan · Space · Satellites & spacecraft / Earth observation · Public · synspective.com

Synspective builds and operates the StriX constellation of small synthetic-aperture radar satellites, supplying satellite imagery for rapid disaster assessment and other Earth-observation use cases.

Positioning

Synspective is a Japanese SAR operator (TSE:290A) building the StriX constellation toward 11 satellites in 2026 (30 planned), with gen-3 satellites (30 images a day) from 2026. Its model is Japan-defense-dependent, with a plan calling for ~80% Japanese MoD revenue in 2026, and it carries the highest satellite cost basis among SAR peers (versus ICEYE's ~$2M), a margin-pressure flag. Revenue is <25m class (verified-light; a dedicated filings pass owed).

Latest signals

  • QPS Research Institute and Synspective began joint research with Japan’s NILIM on fire-damage detection using small SAR satellites.SPACE CONNECT
  • Synspective selected for UNDP Japan SDGs Innovation Challenge to demonstrate satellite and AI coastal monitoring in JamaicaSPACE CONNECT
  • Synspective selected for UNDP’s Japan SDGs Innovation Challenge to demonstrate satellite and AI coastal monitoring in JamaicaSPACE CONNECT
  • Synspective signed a Rocket Lab contract to launch 20 StriX SAR satellites.SPACE CONNECT
  • Rocket Lab launched Synspective’s 13th StriX SAR satellite into low Earth orbit.SPACE CONNECT

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Facts, with sources

  • Four commercial reseller partnerships added in South AmericaPartnership · Synspective
  • Launch schedule announced for the 11th StriX SAR satelliteProduct launch · Synspective
  • 11th StriX SAR satellite reached its target orbitProduct launch · Synspective
  • Disaster-imagery agreement with NTT DOCOMO and NTT DATAPartnership · Synspective

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Scores, Space (of 10)

Deployment7
Production6
Commercials5
Progress9
Technology6
Positioning6
Firepower6
Leverage6

Traction: deployment, production, commercials, progress. Capability: technology, positioning, firepower, leverage.

Peers in Earth observation

2ICEYE · 9314HawkEye 360 · 8217Planet Labs · 81.534BlackSky · 7847iQPS · 74.563Umbra · 70

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Questions this page answers

What does Synspective do?

Synspective builds and operates the StriX constellation of small synthetic-aperture radar satellites, supplying satellite imagery for rapid disaster assessment and other Earth-observation use cases. Synspective is a Japanese SAR operator (TSE:290A) building the StriX constellation toward 11 satellites in 2026 (30 planned), with gen-3 satellites (30 images a day) from 2026. Its model is Japan-defense-dependent, with a plan calling for ~80% Japanese MoD revenue in 2026, and it carries the highest satellite cost basis among SAR peers (versus ICEYE's ~$2M), a margin-pressure flag. Revenue is <25m

Where does Synspective rank in space?

Synspective ranks 95 of 100 on the Space 100 (November 2026 edition) with a score of 64 out of 100, in Earth observation (Satellites & spacecraft). Assessment by Frontier Tech Intelligence.

Who are Synspective's peers in Earth observation?

ICEYE (rank 2), HawkEye 360 (rank 14), Planet Labs (rank 17), BlackSky (rank 34), iQPS (rank 47), Umbra (rank 63).

Where is Synspective based and when was it founded?

Synspective is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. Stage: Public.

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