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Japanese Space Startup Synspective Raises $100 Million funding
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Japanese Space Startup Synspective Raises $100 Million funding

Synspective Inc a Japanese startup which provides satellite data solutions using small sized SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites raises $100 million funding from a group of investors. Started in February 2018, Synspective becomes world’s fastest and Japan’s second highest funded space startup. The investment will help strengthen the company’s SAR satellite development, manufacturing systems, and solutions development. Synspective provides one-stop solutions by satellite gathered geospatial data. The core technology was developed by the ImPACT program led by The Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, building small SAR satellites and constellation, allowing frequent observation of areas of interest. Synspective uses SAR satellites to provide data and produce user-friendly...