Orbital Sidekick Validates Hyperspectral Upgrades On Aurora

Jen DiMascio February 17, 2022
The Aurora satellite is a 30 kg precursor to Orbital Sidekick’s 100 kg GHOSt satellites scheduled to launch later this year.
Credit: Orbital Sidekick
Orbital Sidekick has validated an upgrade to its existing hyperspectral satellite sensors and is announcing an investment by national security startup seed funder In-Q-Tel. Orbital Sidekick tested the data quality of the 30-kg (66-lb.) Aurora satellite it launched on June 30 by comparing it to two...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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