Basalt
Constellations as a Service
Basalt provides tailored satellite constellation platforms for missions that operate without dedicated human operators. The offering, described as Constellations as a Service, covers purpose-built satellite platforms and an orbital AI layer for tasking a constellation.
The platform lineup includes Observer (3U, 10m/pixel, RGB, multispectral or hyperspectral sensors), Lantern (16U, 90cm/pixel, RGB or multispectral), and Lantern Custom (16U, bring-your-own-payload with stated payload limits), all targeting low Earth orbit. Diamond is the orbital AI component, with a control center covering orbit, telemetry, commands, and analytics, plus conversational tasking. Future products listed include Gateway Imaging, Gateway Dispatch, and Gateway Custom for LEO, GEO, and cislunar orbits.
Basalt is aimed at missions in areas such as vegetation and wildfire monitoring, crop health, weather patterns, ground vehicle and maritime vessel tracking, non-Earth imaging, encrypted communications, SIGINT, and rendezvous operations. Platforms are offered on monthly or annual subscription terms, with configuration and sales contact options; no free plan or trial is stated.
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