GHOSt constellation
Satellites that image the Earth in hundreds of color bands
Orbital Sidekick
San Francisco-founded company running hyperspectral satellites that can spot oil and gas pipeline leaks and other changes on the ground. Pipeline operators Williams and ONEOK invested, and the U.S. Air Force awarded it a $16 million contract. (1 product in the atlas)
Products, by altitude
Low Earth orbit · 160–2,000 km
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Known rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Undisclosed round | $10M | Energy Innovation Capital1 |
Milestones
- Jan 2023 TechCrunch reported Orbital Sidekick had won a $16 million U.S. Air Force STRATFI contract that matched its $16 million Series A dollar for dollar. Company statement1
Sources
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