What Happened
Japanese Satellite Operator Secures Domestic Launch Option
Japanese satellite operator Synspective has signed a launch service agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for two StriX satellites, securing a launch aboard Japan’s H3 rocket in the second half of 2027. This agreement marks a significant expansion of Synspective’s constellation strategy, which includes the introduction of a new OMNIA program designed to share small SAR satellite constellation capacity among multiple users. The OMNIA program aims to provide higher-frequency observations and greater redundancy, while allowing customers to purchase additional shared capacity when needed. This development was first reported by an unknown source.