Synspective Inc., a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and solutions provider, announced a multi-launch agreement with Firefly Aerospace for up to 10 dedicated launches aboard Firefly’s Alpha rocket through 2030.
Each Alpha mission will carry two of Synspective’s SAR satellites, deploying up to 20 satellites over the course of the agreement. Launching two satellites per mission doubles the number of satellites Synspective places in orbit per launch compared to single-satellite missions. It also gives the company an efficient path to scale its StriX constellation.
Firefly will launch Synspective’s satellites from both Pad-0A at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This dual-coast capability gives Synspective flexible access to a range of orbital inclinations as it builds out the constellation, complementing its existing launch arrangements.
Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Founder and CEO of Synspective, commented: “Scaling our constellation at the pace our customers demand requires a diverse and resilient set of launch partners. Firefly has shown real commitment, working through the hard realities of developing a new launch vehicle and steadily building a track record with Alpha. We’re delighted to partner with a team that shares that kind of determination. Alpha’s payload class suits our upcoming satellites, and its dual-coast access gives us valuable flexibility across orbital inclinations. Adding Firefly to our launch portfolio strengthens our ability to accelerate deployment and deliver resilient service to our customers.”
Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, commented: “We’re proud to onboard Synspective as a long-term customer and accelerate their ability to rapidly scale their constellation. This multi-launch agreement reflects growing customer confidence in our Alpha Block II vehicle. With 1-ton payload capacity and responsive launch capabilities, Alpha is a natural fit for customers like Synspective seeking direct access to orbit to get their operations up and running sooner.”
Synspective Inc. develops and operates Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites and provides advanced data analytics solutions with a mission to create a new infrastructure that enables the next generation to understand our Earth and achieve a resilient future.
By building a constellation of SAR satellites, Synspective enables high-frequency, high-resolution Earth observation to monitor global changes regardless of time or weather. Today, the company delivers critical solutions for disaster response, national security, and energy and infrastructure monitoring, turning satellite data into actionable insights to help build a more sustainable world.