Synspective and SkyFi Form Strategic Partnership
Synspective and SkyFi have formed a strategic partnership to democratize access to high-resolution SAR data. This collaboration will streamline SAR data procurement, offer diverse observation modes, and expand academic access, thereby promoting the utilization of Earth observation data.
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Synspective Inc. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Motoyuki Arai), which develops and operates small SAR satellites, sells SAR data, and provides solutions utilizing satellite data, is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic partnership with SkyFi, which provides an Earth observation intelligence platform centered on AI technology.
Through this alliance, both companies aim to make high-resolution SAR data more accessible, democratizing data so that a wide range of companies, researchers, and developers can utilize Earth observation data to solve important challenges.
Background and Purpose of the Partnership
SAR satellites can penetrate clouds and observe even at night. Therefore, they enable 24-hour monitoring critical for global industries, regardless of weather conditions or time of day.
This partnership focuses on a long-term initiative to simplify the interface between SAR technology and users. By integrating Synspective's advanced data collection capabilities with SkyFi's ecosystem, we will create an environment where users can more seamlessly utilize SAR data.
Key Benefits of this Partnership
Streamlined Data Procurement: We are advancing an integrated process that enables requesting Synspective's satellite observations (tasking) through SkyFi's intuitive interface. This will shorten the lead time from order placement to acquisition of observation data.
Provision of Diverse Observation Modes: Users can select the optimal observation mode according to their purpose. We will expand the provision of optimal data tailored to diverse needs in the future, including "Staring Spotlight" and "Sliding Spotlight" for detailed capture of specific targets with high resolution, and "Stripmap" for efficient coverage of wide areas.
*Please refer here for details on each observation mode.
Expanded Academic Access: We will offer affordable academic licenses for researchers and students. This supports scientific advancements by the next generation of innovators and broadens the scope of SAR data utilization.
About Synspective Inc.
Synspective develops and operates proprietary small SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites, sells SAR data, and provides analytical solutions utilizing satellite data. The company aims to build a constellation of over 30 small SAR satellites after 2028, creating new infrastructure that can observe changes anywhere on Earth. By utilizing SAR satellites that enable high-frequency, high-resolution Earth observation, Synspective identifies and evaluates risks such as natural disasters, conflicts, and environmental destruction that could hinder sustainable social and economic activities, and develops and implements solutions with specialized partners.
https://synspective.com/
About SkyFi
SkyFi is a self-service Earth intelligence platform that enables embedded geospatial analysis, satellite imagery tasking, and archival image acquisition. As a dual-use platform for both civilian and defense applications, it offers flexible ordering options, transparent pricing, and an API for large-scale workflows. Customers can manage Earth observation projects through SkyFi's web platform, mobile app, or developer API, without the need for annual contracts or in-house GIS (Geographic Information System) expert teams.
https://skyfi.com/
Through this alliance, both companies aim to make high-resolution SAR data more accessible, democratizing data so that a wide range of companies, researchers, and developers can utilize Earth observation data to solve important challenges.
Background and Purpose of the Partnership
SAR satellites can penetrate clouds and observe even at night. Therefore, they enable 24-hour monitoring critical for global industries, regardless of weather conditions or time of day.
This partnership focuses on a long-term initiative to simplify the interface between SAR technology and users. By integrating Synspective's advanced data collection capabilities with SkyFi's ecosystem, we will create an environment where users can more seamlessly utilize SAR data.
Key Benefits of this Partnership
Streamlined Data Procurement: We are advancing an integrated process that enables requesting Synspective's satellite observations (tasking) through SkyFi's intuitive interface. This will shorten the lead time from order placement to acquisition of observation data.
Provision of Diverse Observation Modes: Users can select the optimal observation mode according to their purpose. We will expand the provision of optimal data tailored to diverse needs in the future, including "Staring Spotlight" and "Sliding Spotlight" for detailed capture of specific targets with high resolution, and "Stripmap" for efficient coverage of wide areas.
*Please refer here for details on each observation mode.
Expanded Academic Access: We will offer affordable academic licenses for researchers and students. This supports scientific advancements by the next generation of innovators and broadens the scope of SAR data utilization.
About Synspective Inc.
Synspective develops and operates proprietary small SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites, sells SAR data, and provides analytical solutions utilizing satellite data. The company aims to build a constellation of over 30 small SAR satellites after 2028, creating new infrastructure that can observe changes anywhere on Earth. By utilizing SAR satellites that enable high-frequency, high-resolution Earth observation, Synspective identifies and evaluates risks such as natural disasters, conflicts, and environmental destruction that could hinder sustainable social and economic activities, and develops and implements solutions with specialized partners.
https://synspective.com/
About SkyFi
SkyFi is a self-service Earth intelligence platform that enables embedded geospatial analysis, satellite imagery tasking, and archival image acquisition. As a dual-use platform for both civilian and defense applications, it offers flexible ordering options, transparent pricing, and an API for large-scale workflows. Customers can manage Earth observation projects through SkyFi's web platform, mobile app, or developer API, without the need for annual contracts or in-house GIS (Geographic Information System) expert teams.
https://skyfi.com/