Washington – Maxar Intelligence announced an agreement with Radar Imaging Startup Array Labs to guarantee the capacity of its constellation which will be launched in 2026.
Painting laboratoriesBased in Palo Alto, California, develops a 3D radar imaging constellation designed to operate in clusters, with swarms of small satellites working together to capture simultaneous images of the same place on earth. Using synthetic opening radar sensors (SAR), Array Labs plans to capture high resolution 3D imaging of the earth, whatever the lighting or time conditions.
The partnership represents Maxar’s latest efforts to diversify beyond his traditional electro-optical satellite imagery company. Maxar Intelligence, based in Westminster, in Colorado, exploits a constellation of high-resolution electro-optical imaging satellites, but also associates with other remote sensing companies to integrate their data into its products.
The partnership with Array Labs aligns with Maxar’s objective to add more 3D data to its earth observation products, said Peter Wilczynski, product manager at Maxar Intelligence.
Maxar’s objective, he said, is to build a “living globe, a very precise real-time 3D representation of the earth”.
SAR technology allows satellites to capture images through clouds and darkness, providing data collection capacities that complete traditional optical satellites that require a clear sky and daylight. Technology has become more and more important for commercial observation of the land, as customers require more frequent and reliable data collection.
Array Labs launched its first two satellite prototypes in 2024. The company plans to launch its next demonstration mission in 2026, followed by the deployment of its first complete production cluster – comprising four satellites of training for training designed for commercial 3D images and a large -scale cartography.
Under the agreement, the two companies will endeavor to integrate data from the Array laboratories in the Maxar 3D product range.
“This collaboration will help modify how the world has access, includes and derives the value of 3D data,” said Isaac Robledo, co -founder of Array Labs. “By combining our unique spatial systems and collection capacities with Maxar Global Terrain products, we are expanding the opening of what is possible with 3D data.”
The Array Labs partnership follows Maxar’s strategy to build what it calls a “virtual constellation” by associating with satellite operators, including Sar Imaging Company Shadow and multi-spectral satellite operator Satellogical.