The name Maxar Technologies will no longer appear in the space industry. WITH 1 October two of its main structures received new brands: Maxar Intelligence will work under the name Vantor, а Maxar Space Systems — як Lanteris.
Renaming became a logical step after, Like in 2023 the year's investment company Advent International purchased Maxar for 6,4 billion dollars and divided it into two independent businesses. Now Vantor and Lanteris stay in Advent portfolio, but function as independent structures with clear identities.
Mittens: from satellite images to software solutions
Vantor demonstrates a strategic reversal: from the classic satellite image supplier to software -based software developer based on artificial intelligence and large data processing.
The company has announced the launch of Tensorglobe - Analytical software platforms, which is combined with the digital counterpart of the Earth. Vantor plans to combine data not only with his satellites, but also from drones, land sensors and partnership spacecraft, Creating the so -called "virtual constellation".
Despite the displacement of the accent towards software services, The company will continue operating its own satellites, including Digitalglobe's heritage and new constellation Worldview Legion, that unfolded from 2024 by 2025 year.
Today Vantor has more than 2000 employees, Among them more 1000 Programs in the USA, of India, Japan, Singapore, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The main clients remain US government, Commercial companies and international defense and intelligence customers.
Lanteris: new brand in satellite -building
Under the lanteris brand, Maxar production unit will work, Known for its large geostational communication companies for Intelsat companies, Eutelsat, Viasat та Siriusxm. Orders also include US space forces and items for the Gateway Monthly Station as part of the NASA Artemis program.
Lanteris plans to develop as defensive, so and commercial directions. The company's portfolio covers as small mass platforms (close 500 Kg) for low orbits, and more powerful systems (~ 2000 kg) for geostationary missions. In addition, The company invests in 3D printing technology, New materials, Artificial intelligence and considers the prospects for satellite service in orbit and modular assembly of spacecraft in space.
Source: https://spacenews.com