Messium Plants £3.3M Hyperspectral Seed
Messium uses hyperspectral data from publicly available sources and commercial hyperspectral satellite operators to understand the nitrogen levels in its customers’ farm plots.
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Messium uses hyperspectral data from publicly available sources and commercial hyperspectral satellite operators to understand the nitrogen levels in its customers’ farm plots.
The smallsat constellation, which would likely be manufactured in Japan, would fall under a larger endeavor spearheaded by IHI to build out other types of EO satellite sensors.
The move positions ICEYE to take advantage of the Japanese government’s plans to invest ¥1T ($6.8B) in the space sector over the next ten years.
“Satellogic recognizes India as one of the fastest-growing markets for space technology and its applications, and Suhora is the strongest partner in India to focus on bringing Satellogic products to market,” Driver said.
This sensor type can identify the unique hyperspectral signatures of many natural resources, including rare Earth elements—helping mining companies save millions of dollars in exploration costs.
HEO’s software platform, called HEO Inspect, now has the ability to autonomously task BlackSky’s Gen-2 satellites.
The MetOp second-gen series includes tech developed by the French space agency (CNES), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Leonardo, RUAG, OHB, and countless smaller parts and systems suppliers across the continent.
The satellite, expected to launch in early 2026, will deliver radar imagery with submeter resolution that can reveal movements on the ground day and night, and in all weather conditions.
NASA says this is its most advanced radar satellite, and the first time a spacecraft has carried SAR payloads in two different bands.
DeepSat, a LA-based startup with dreams of building multiple EO monitoring constellations in VLEO, partnered with Redwire last week to develop the initial phase of its planned constellation.
US government budget uncertainties loom large.