Synspective Releases First Image from its 8th SAR Satellite
Synspective announced the successful acquisition of the first image from its 8th small SAR satellite, launched on March 21, 2026. The satellite observed test images in Cape Town, South Africa, on April 30, demonstrating the company's enhanced SAR data provision capabilities.
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Synspective Inc. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Motoyuki Arai), which develops and operates small SAR satellites and provides SAR data sales and analysis solutions, announced the successful acquisition of the first image from its 8th small SAR satellite, launched on March 21, 2026.
The 8th SAR satellite was launched on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 03:10 JST from the Mahia Peninsula launch site in New Zealand by Rocket Lab's Electron rocket. It was successfully injected into its planned orbit, established initial communication, and deployed its antenna on the same day. Since then, it has been operating smoothly and successfully acquired images.
The image published in this release is test data obtained through test radio wave emission to test and adjust the satellite's functions.
■ Image Details
Observation Date: April 30, 2026
Observation Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Observation Mode: Spotlight Enhanced
*This satellite was developed with a subsidy under the theme "Demonstration of Advanced Satellite Remote Sensing Business" within the "SME Innovation Creation Promotion Project" (Phase 3) implemented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
The 8th SAR satellite was launched on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 03:10 JST from the Mahia Peninsula launch site in New Zealand by Rocket Lab's Electron rocket. It was successfully injected into its planned orbit, established initial communication, and deployed its antenna on the same day. Since then, it has been operating smoothly and successfully acquired images.
The image published in this release is test data obtained through test radio wave emission to test and adjust the satellite's functions.
■ Image Details
Observation Date: April 30, 2026
Observation Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Observation Mode: Spotlight Enhanced
*This satellite was developed with a subsidy under the theme "Demonstration of Advanced Satellite Remote Sensing Business" within the "SME Innovation Creation Promotion Project" (Phase 3) implemented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.