Xplore operates a low‑Earth‑orbit satellite constellation that provides hyperspectral and multi‑sensor Earth observation data as a Data‑as‑a‑Service, and offers edge computing so customers can run custom algorithms on‑orbit. Their Major Tom platform delivers Operations‑as‑a‑Service, handling satellite tracking, command scheduling, telemetry monitoring, and data downlink via a cloud‑based dashboard and global ground‑station network, reducing latency and bandwidth costs for industries that need rapid geospatial insights.
Funding
$7.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Access to timely, high‑resolution remote sensing data and on‑orbit processing is limited by the need for large ground infrastructure, long data downlink times, and the complexity of operating satellite constellations. This hampers industries that require rapid, geospatial insights for agriculture, defense, environmental monitoring, and other applications.
Solution
Xplore provides a low‑Earth‑orbit satellite constellation that delivers hyperspectral and multi‑sensor imagery as a data‑as‑a‑service, while also offering edge computing capabilities that allow customers to run custom algorithms on‑orbit. Their Major Tom platform supplies operations‑as‑a‑service, handling satellite tracking, command scheduling, telemetry monitoring, and data downlink through a cloud‑based dashboard and extensive ground‑station network. By processing data in space and transmitting only the extracted insights, Xplore reduces latency, lowers bandwidth costs, and enables near‑real‑time decision making for a wide range of commercial and intelligence customers.
Target Audience
Primary customers include enterprises in agriculture, energy, finance, insurance, defense, intelligence, environmental monitoring, and logistics that need frequent, high‑quality geospatial data and rapid on‑orbit analytics.
Features
- Hyperspectral, short‑wave infrared, high‑resolution RGB, ultraviolet, RF, and radiation sensors delivering multi‑modal Earth observation
- On‑orbit edge computing environment (Linux/ARM) supporting containerized custom software for data fusion, AI/ML, compression, and anomaly detection
- Major Tom ground‑operations SaaS with automated scheduling, commanding, telemetry visualization, and two‑way file transfer across a global network of ground stations
- REST API and scripting interface for integration with existing workflows, role‑based access control, and secure authentication (2FA, ITAR, NIST compliance)
- Cloud‑based collaboration tools enabling remote operation, real‑time telemetry alerts, and seamless data sharing among distributed teams