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Updating the Synspective Page
[edit]I am Justin and I work with Synspective.
I noticed that this information is very outdated and we would like to update the Synspective information with latest updates. Would it be possible to add the following information (below)? Being new to Wikipedia, if I should follow other protocol in pursuing this request, please let me know. Thank you very much for your help and support with this.
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Earth Observation |
| Founded | February 2018; 6 years ago |
| Founders | Dr. Motoyuki Arai
|
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Motoyuki Arai (CEO) |
| Constellation Name | StriX |
| Products | High-Resolution (0.50m) SAR satellite
Imagery and geospatial solutions |
| Website | Synspective.com |
Synspective Inc. is a publicly traded Japanese satellite manufacturer and operator. The company was founded as a spin-off of the ImPACT program in 2018. As of December 2024, the company operates five Earth observation satellites, each equipped with a synthetic-aperture radar (SAR).
The name of the constellation of satellites is StriX. StriX is a small, innovative, and low-cost Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite that was jointly developed by Synspective, the University of Tokyo, the Tokyo Institute of Technology, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Sysnpective is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an office in Singapore, The company's founder and CEO is Motoyuki Arai.
ImPACT Program
The ImPACT program was started in 2014 as a Japanese government-led R&D initiative to promote high-risk, high-impact scientific and technological innovation that will bring about major changes in industry and society. This program developed the core technology for Synspective’s small SAR satellites.( Source: https://synspective.com/company/)
StriX
StriX is a small, innovative, and low-cost Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite that was jointly developed by Synspective, the University of Tokyo, the Tokyo Institute of Technology, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The technology originated from the Impulsing Paradigm Change through Disruptive Technologies (ImPACT) Program, a Japanese government-led R&D initiative.
With a foldable SAR antenna, increased power, and advanced thermal control, Synspective has reduced the satellite’s size and achieved imaging capabilities that are comparable to large SAR satellites. Furthermore, with the use of onboard equipment, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, and miniaturization, we were able to significantly reduce costs.
StriX is in the 100kg satellite class and about 1/10 of conventional large SAR satellites. Accounting for both development and launch expenses, it is approximately 1/20 the cost of larger satellites.
Name inspiration
Synspective’s StriX satellite draws its name from the owl’s scientific name, Strix Uralensis. Owls have highly developed hearing and vision, allowing them to forage even in total darkness. Being able to see at night is also an important feature of SAR satellites. The satellite’s extended antenna, reminiscent of bird wings, further underscores this connection to its namesake.
Often revered as a symbol of wisdom, the owl was also the sacred messenger of Athena, the Greek Goddess of wisdom. This association with owls not only reflects the satellite’s technical capabilities but also its place in the broader legacy of exploration and insight.
Constellation
Synspective aims for a constellation of 30 StriX satellites by the end of the decade. It has successfully launched 6 satellites so far.
- StriX-α: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on December 15, 2020
Mission Name: The Owl’s Night Begins
- StriX-β: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on March 1, 2021
Mission Name: The Owl’s Night Continues
- StriX-1: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on September 15, 2022
Mission Name: The Owl Spreads Its Wings
- StriX-3: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on March 13, 2024
Mission Name: Owl Night Long
- Fifth StriX: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on August 3, 2024
Mission Name: Owl for One, One for Owl
- Sixth StriX: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on December 17, 2024
Mission Name: Owl the Way Up
StriX Specifications
Satellite Specification (Source: https://synspective.com/satellite/satellite-strix/)
[edit]| Mass | 100kg class |
| Size | 0.8m × 1.0m × 0.8m
(Before antenna deployment) 5.0m × 1.0m × 0.8m (After antenna deployment) |
| Antenna Size | 5m × 0.8m |
| Propulsion | Yes |
| Mission Life | Approximately 5 years |
Sensor Specification
[edit]| Center Frequency | 9.65 GHz (X-band) |
| Look Direction | Right and Left |
| PRF | Up to 7 kHz |
| Chirp Bandwith | Up to 300 MHz |
| RF Peak Power | 1kW |
| Polarization | VV |
| Off-Nadir Angle | 15 – 45 degrees |
Justinm45 (talk) 20:29, 11 December 2024 (UTC)
- Hello, please carefully read Wikipedia:Simple conflict of interest edit request to make an edit request on this page to be reviewed by other editors. You should also note that companies do not control their own Wikipedia articles. Wikipedia mainly cares about what independent sources have to say about the company, not what the company claims to be its own achievements. Helpful Raccoon (talk) 20:56, 11 December 2024 (UTC)
Edit request
[edit] | This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined. |
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Earth Observation |
| Founded | February 2018; 6 years ago |
| Founders | Dr. Motoyuki Arai
|
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Motoyuki Arai (CEO) |
| Constellation Name | StriX |
| Products | High-Resolution (0.50m) SAR satellite
Imagery and geospatial solutions |
| Website | Synspective.com |
Synspective Inc. is a publicly traded Japanese satellite manufacturer and operator. The company was founded as a spin-off of the ImPACT program in 2018. As of December 2024, the company operates five Earth observation satellites, each equipped with a synthetic-aperture radar (SAR).
The name of the constellation of satellites is StriX. StriX is a small, innovative, and low-cost Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite that was jointly developed by Synspective, the University of Tokyo, the Tokyo Institute of Technology, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Sysnpective is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an office in Singapore, The company's founder and CEO is Motoyuki Arai.
ImPACT Program
The ImPACT program was started in 2014 as a Japanese government-led R&D initiative to promote high-risk, high-impact scientific and technological innovation that will bring about major changes in industry and society. This program developed the core technology for Synspective’s small SAR satellites.( Source: https://synspective.com/company/)
StriX
StriX is a small, innovative, and low-cost Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite that was jointly developed by Synspective, the University of Tokyo, the Tokyo Institute of Technology, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The technology originated from the Impulsing Paradigm Change through Disruptive Technologies (ImPACT) Program, a Japanese government-led R&D initiative.
With a foldable SAR antenna, increased power, and advanced thermal control, Synspective has reduced the satellite’s size and achieved imaging capabilities that are comparable to large SAR satellites. Furthermore, with the use of onboard equipment, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, and miniaturization, we were able to significantly reduce costs.
StriX is in the 100kg satellite class and about 1/10 of conventional large SAR satellites. Accounting for both development and launch expenses, it is approximately 1/20 the cost of larger satellites.
Name inspiration
Synspective’s StriX satellite draws its name from the owl’s scientific name, Strix Uralensis. Owls have highly developed hearing and vision, allowing them to forage even in total darkness. Being able to see at night is also an important feature of SAR satellites. The satellite’s extended antenna, reminiscent of bird wings, further underscores this connection to its namesake.
Often revered as a symbol of wisdom, the owl was also the sacred messenger of Athena, the Greek Goddess of wisdom. This association with owls not only reflects the satellite’s technical capabilities but also its place in the broader legacy of exploration and insight.
Constellation
Synspective aims for a constellation of 30 StriX satellites by the end of the decade. It has successfully launched 6 satellites so far.
- StriX-α: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on December 15, 2020
Mission Name: The Owl’s Night Begins
- StriX-β: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on March 1, 2021
Mission Name: The Owl’s Night Continues
- StriX-1: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on September 15, 2022
Mission Name: The Owl Spreads Its Wings
- StriX-3: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on March 13, 2024
Mission Name: Owl Night Long
- Fifth StriX: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on August 3, 2024
Mission Name: Owl for One, One for Owl
- Sixth StriX: Launched on Rocket Labs Electron Rocket on December 17, 2024
Mission Name: Owl the Way Up
StriX Specifications
Satellite Specification (Source: https://synspective.com/satellite/satellite-strix/)
[edit][edit]
| Mass | 100kg class |
| Size | 0.8m × 1.0m × 0.8m
(Before antenna deployment) 5.0m × 1.0m × 0.8m (After antenna deployment) |
| Antenna Size | 5m × 0.8m |
| Propulsion | Yes |
| Mission Life | Approximately 5 years |
Sensor Specification
[edit][edit]
| Center Frequency | 9.65 GHz (X-band) |
| Look Direction | Right and Left |
| PRF | Up to 7 kHz |
| Chirp Bandwith | Up to 300 MHz |
| RF Peak Power | 1kW |
| Polarization | VV |
| Off-Nadir Angle | 15 – 45 degrees |
~~~~ Justinm45 Justinm45 (talk) 21:22, 11 December 2024 (UTC)
Not Done. Please note that every single fact needs to be reliable cited to an independent source. You have provided no sourcing at all except for a single link to the company's own website (which is non-independent). As per the advice you received yesterday (above) Wikipedia mainly cares about what independent sources have to say about the company
.- Please therefore make a new request, clearly showing independent sourcing for every piece of information. If you look at the articles for some large and well-known companies (i.e. frequently edited articles) it should give you an idea of the level of reference support required.
- Hopefully this note is of assistance. Axad12 (talk) 07:45, 12 December 2024 (UTC)
- Also, please note that the following elements of your request are highly promotional and should be removed or significantly reworded:
StriX is a small, innovative, and low-cost Synthetic Aperture Radar
(this is text that you managed to include twice)that will bring about major changes in industry and society
With a foldable SAR antenna, increased power, and advanced thermal control, Synspective has reduced the satellite’s size and achieved imaging capabilities that are comparable to large SAR satellites. Furthermore, with the use of onboard equipment, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, and miniaturization, we were able to significantly reduce costs.
(This will need to be entirely removed. Do not use Wikipedia to promote products and do not use "we".)Accounting for both development and launch expenses, it is approximately 1/20 the cost of larger satellites.
(Again, remove. Purely promotional.)- The whole Name Inspiration section is also purely promotional and should be removed.
- I note that the Name Inspiration section is a complete lift from the company website and thus is also a rather extreme breach of WP:COPYVIO. All material taken directly from the company's own website (or any other source) must be immediately removed. Please note that close paraphrasing of such material would not resolve the problem.
- Finally, please note that there is no room on Wikipedia for promotionalism of any kind. Axad12 (talk) 07:56, 12 December 2024 (UTC)
