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Synspective deploys 12th StriX SAR satellite as it expands constellation and adds Japan’s H3 to launch plans

Synspective successfully deployed its 12th StriX synthetic-aperture radar satellite following a Rocket Lab Electron launch, while signing Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for a future H3 mission. The milestones extend the Japanese Earth-observation company’s constellation strategy and diversify its launch options beyond Electron.

Discovered 2026-09-21T01:54:52.865080-07:00 | 2026-09-21T01:54:52.865080-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Synspective’s 12th StriX satellite expands a growing commercial SAR constellation, increasing its capacity to provide radar-based Earth-observation data and solutions.
The company’s continued use of Rocket Lab’s Electron alongside a new H3 launch agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries signals a deliberate, multi-vehicle launch strategy.
The mission also marks Rocket Lab’s 96th Electron launch, underscoring recurring commercial demand for dedicated small-satellite launch services.

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