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Concise original overview of commercial satellite constellations,
small satellite rocket launchers and NewSpace funding options.
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PierSight

Constellation area	SAR, AIS
Constellation info	Building a constellation of SAR satellites to provide persistent monitoring for the maritime industry.
Constellation status	Prototype development
Launched satellites	0
Planned satellites	32
Spacecraft type	Microsat
First launch	2025
Launch cadence	32 satellites by 2028.
Notes	Investing in PierSight, 2024-01-12. First hosted payload flying on PSLV-C60 mission.

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Company	PierSight
Oneliner	PierSight is creating a persistent and dynamic view of all human activity at sea. This will be powered by a constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites, which enable precise tracking of each and every marine asset.
Funding	$6.6M+
Location	US
Established	2023
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Last modified: 2024-12-31

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