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Scepter

Constellation area Emissions Monitoring
Constellation info

Air pollution monitoring precise enough to reveal conditions for individual city blocks. Detect methane emissions.
Constellation state Unknown
Launched satellites 0
Planned satellites 24
Satellite type Microsat
First launch 2026
Launch cadence
Schedule tracking Years behind
"2025"
 
Logo Scepter logo
Name Scepter
Oneliner

Scepter has developed and patented a ground-breaking approach to monitoring the atmosphere in real-time using an array of terrestrial, airborne and Low Earth Orbit satellite-based sensors to provide actionable information for businesses, consumers, governments and NGOs.
Nation US
Created 2018
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Last modified: 2026-01-16

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