Small SAR Satellite “StriX” Constellation and Its Approach to Disaster

Abstract

The advancement of small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite constellations has been driven by significant technological progress and cost reductions. Improvements in satellite capabilities, coupled with decreased manufacturing and launch costs, allow for efficient constellation designs and advanced data processing techniques. These developments enable the provision of economical, extensive, real-time Earth observations. As a result, small SAR satellites meet increasing data demands across various fields, including climate change, urban planning, and disaster monitoring, thereby transforming modern remote sensing applications. Synspective Inc.’s deployment of its small SAR satellite constellation in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, highlighting its emergency imaging and free satellite image analysis. Synspective’s swift action provided crucial data for disaster assessment and relief efforts, demonstrating the effectiveness of SAR technology in real-time disaster management. This initiative showcases how advanced remote sensing capabilities can significantly enhance preparedness and response to natural disasters, underlining Synspective’s role in advancing global disaster response strategies through innovative satellite technology.