The companies extend existing cooperation to launch StriX-1 in mid-2022 in addition to Synspective's second StriX-beta satellite scheduled for launch later this year

Tokyo, Japan and Berlin, Germany – September 16, 2021 – Synspective Inc., a SAR satellite data and analytic solution provider, announced a new Launch Agreement with a small satellite launch services provider, Exolaunch, to launch Synspective's third demonstration SAR satellite "StriX-1" on a Soyuz-2 launch vehicle in mid-2022. The companies extended their collaboration after signing a launch agreement for the second Synspective's demonstration SAR satellite “StriX-beta”, which is currently under the final preparations for launch later this year.

Strix-1 is the third satellite of a 30 SAR satellite constellation that Synspective is planning to deploy by the late 2020s. This LEO constellation will be capable of observing the location of a disaster occurring anywhere in the world within 2 hours (within 24 hours with the first 6 satellites built and deployed by 2023).

Dr. Motoyuki Arai, founder and CEO of Synspective, said, “Following the launch of our small SAR satellite, 'StriX-β’, we are pleased to entrust the launch of the third satellite, 'StriX-1', with Exolaunch, whose courteous and flexible response has given us peace of mind during this difficult Covid-19 situation. The 'StriX-1' commercial prototype, together with the released solutions for infrastructure development and disaster risk management, will be the basis for our future business expansion. We will accomplish this mission and steadily achieve results to enhance global efficiency and resilience.”

About Synspective

Synspective provides one-stop-solutions using geospatial data from its own SAR satellites, upon its mission to create a progressive world based on real data. The core technology was developed by the ImPACT program led by The Cabinet Office, Government of Japan. Synspective is building a constellation of its own small SAR satellites to provide data and analytic information to governments and commercial outfits.

For more information, visit: www.synspective.com

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About Exolaunch

Exolaunch (Germany, USA) is a global leader in rideshare launch, deployment, in-space transportation, and integration services for the New Space industry. With a decade of flight heritage and 170 satellites launched on 13 missions across world known launch vehicles, Exolaunch has an industry insight it can leverage to develop one-stop-shop solutions tailored towards meeting customer needs and addressing market trends. Exolaunch executes launch contracts for the New Space leaders, the world's most innovative startups, research institutions, government organizations, and space agencies. The company manufactures advanced lightweight and flight-proven separation systems to deliver the best-in-class integration and deployment services for small satellites. Exolaunch is also developing a line of environmentally-conscious space tugs named Reliant to provide last-mile delivery services and remove space debris reliably. Exolaunch is committed to making space accessible for everyone and to promoting safe, sustainable and responsible use of space.

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