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Kapta Space

Constellation area	SAR, Earth Observation, SSA (Space Situational Awareness)
Constellation info	Developing dual-use, low-cost electronically steerable arrays (ESAs) sensors to launch a Space Based Radar (SBR) constellation for Earth Observation.
Constellation status	Prototype development
Launched satellites	0
Planned satellites	?
Satellite size	?
First launch	?
Notes	Kapta Space exits stealth mode with bold plans for space-based target tracking, 2025-02-21.

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Company name	Kapta Space
Funding	$1M+
Nation	US
Established	2023
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Last modified: 2026-01-12

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