Lunasonde (Gossamer)

Constellation name	Gossamer
Constellation area	Minerals Prospecting, Subsurface Imaging
Constellation info	Locate aquifers, mineral deposits, and other geological resources up to 2 km underground using novel radar technology. Look 15,000x deeper than current satellites. Data is collected in 3 min and provides a 3D map of subsurface.
Constellation state	Prototype(s) launched
Launched satellites	2
Planned satellites	?
Spacecraft type	1U, ?
Manufacturer	In-house, ?
First launch	2022
Notes	We are an early-stage company establishing a constellation of CubeSats that will produce maps of underground resources up to 2km below Earth’s surface. In collaboration with Lunasonde for the Picacho Satellite Mission, our inaugural task for the on-orbit service contract involves the meticulous tracking and management of the Picacho satellite.
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Company	Lunasonde
Oneliner	Lunasonde makes the underground world visible, fundamentally transforming our understanding of the planet we live on. We're pioneering subsurface imaging while providing a sustainable approach to resource exploration.
Description	Lunasonde’s ability to look 15,000x deeper than current satellites and sensors is the next frontier in resource exploration. Our small satellite can locate groundwater, mineral deposits, and other geological resources up to 2 kilometers underground. Our data is collected in 3 minutes and provides a true 3D map of the earth's subsurface.
Funding	Yes
Country	UK
Founded	2016
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Own nanosats launched	Gossamer (GOSSAMER-PICARD, GOSSAMER PICCOLOMINI) Picacho (Gossamer Vendelinus)
Own nanosats to be launched	Phoenix (Lunasonde) San Xavier

Last modified: 2023-12-27

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