Customer Profile
Synspective
Synspective Inc.
Synspective is a space technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan 2. The company specializes in **Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)** technology to provide Earth observation data for disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, and environmental change detection 2. Synspective is a public company listed on the **Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 290A)** 2.
For Rocket Lab investors, Synspective represents a high-frequency launch customer. The company utilizes the **Electron** launch vehicle to deploy its **StriX SAR satellite constellation** 2. Synspective aims to scale its fleet to over **30 satellites** to achieve daily, high-resolution global coverage 2.
Investment Thesis
Synspective is a space technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan 2. The company specializes in **Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)** technology to provide Earth observation data for disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, and environmental change detection 2. Synspective is a public company listed on the **Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 290A)** 2.
For Rocket Lab investors, Synspective represents a high-frequency launch customer. The company utilizes the **Electron** launch vehicle to deploy its **StriX SAR satellite constellation** 2. Synspective aims to scale its fleet to over **30 satellites** to achieve daily, high-resolution global coverage 2.
Key Differentiators
- • All-Weather Capability: Uses **SAR technology** to provide high-resolution Earth observation regardless of weather conditions 2.
- • Constellation Scaling: Targets a fleet of **over 30 satellites** for frequent revisit rates (projection) 2.
- • Capital Access: Secured **7 billion JPY** in Series C funding in June 2024 3.
Rocket Lab Relationship
Synspective is a verified Rocket Lab customer with **24 total missions** recorded 1. The relationship is centered on the **Launch Services** segment, specifically the **Electron** rocket. The customer has successfully completed **5 missions** to date 1.
The mission profile focuses on **Sun-Synchronous Orbit** and **Low Earth Orbit** deployments for the **StriX** satellite series 1. This customer relationship provides consistent, multi-year launch demand, with upcoming mission schedules extending through **December 2029** 1.
Technology
The core technology is **Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)**, used for high-resolution Earth observation 2.
Leadership
Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Founder & CEO. PhD in Technology Management for Innovation from the University of Tokyo. Previously worked at the Tokyo office of a US-based consulting firm for five years, helping global companies with business and technology strategies.
Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Founder and CEO; Seiko Shirasaka, Co-Founder.
Funding
Synspective is a public company 2. It closed a **7 billion yen** Series C funding round in June 2024, led by **Japan Growth Capital Investment Corporation** and managed by **Nomura SPARX Investment, Inc.** 3. The company has secured a total of **28.1 billion yen** through third-party allotment and **8.3 billion yen** via loan contracts 2.
Launch History
Rocket Lab mission record for Synspective
Most recent completed flight: Viva La StriX on May 22, 2026. Next on the manifest: Ten Owl Of Ten targeting Jun 30, 2026.
StriX Launch 18
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 26
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 27
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 24
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 20
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 19
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 21
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 23
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 22
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 25
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 14
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 16
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 17
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 15
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 13
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 12
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
StriX Launch 11
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
Ten Owl Of Ten
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
Viva La StriX
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
Eight Days A Week
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
Owl New World
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
Owl The Way Up
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
Owl for One, One for Owl
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.
Owl Night Long
Open the mission profile for patch, manifest, and vehicle detail.