Xplore is advancing commercial space capabilities through an integrated portfolio of satellite-based services that combine Earth observation data, on-orbit computing and cloud-based mission operations. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, the company develops end-to-end space services that enable organizations to collect, process, analyze and manage satellite data more efficiently. The service offerings Data as a Service (DaaS), Compute as a Service (CaaS) and Operations as a Service (OaaS) are designed to support commercial enterprises, government agencies, research institutions and defense organizations seeking timely insights and flexible satellite mission capabilities. Xplore addresses the requirements by integrating advanced sensing technologies, edge computing capabilities and cloud-based satellite operations into a unified service ecosystem.
The company’s space infrastructure combines orbital sensors, onboard computing, software-defined payloads and mission operations into an integrated platform that enables customers to acquire Earth observation data, process information directly in orbit and operate satellites through cloud-based ground systems. This integrated approach reduces operational complexity while allowing organizations to access satellite capabilities as scalable services. At the core of Xplore’s service portfolio is the Data as a Service (DaaS) offering with remote sensing satellites are equipped with a diverse suite of instruments designed to collect Earth observation data across multiple application areas. The initial mission focuses on delivering hyperspectral imagery, providing customers with scientific-grade datasets that extend beyond conventional optical imaging. This additional spectral information enables far more detailed analysis of Earth’s surface, providing insights into the chemical composition and physical characteristics of natural and man-made materials. Hyperspectral imaging enables scientists, governments and commercial organizations to observe characteristics that cannot be detected using conventional satellite imagery. These spectral fingerprints allow analysts to identify variations in vegetation health, mineral composition, water quality, soil conditions, environmental changes and other surface characteristics. By observing Earth’s chemistry from orbit, hyperspectral datasets provide valuable information for applications including precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, natural resource management, climate research, infrastructure assessment and scientific investigations. The ability to extract chemical information remotely expands the usefulness of satellite imagery far beyond traditional visual interpretation. The detailed datasets generated through Xplore’s hyperspectral satellites are intended to support organizations that rely on timely geospatial intelligence. Government agencies can utilize spectral information for environmental assessment and resource management, while commercial enterprises may apply the data to agriculture, mining, energy, forestry and industrial monitoring. Researchers benefit from access to scientifically rich datasets that enable long-term studies of ecosystems, atmospheric conditions and changing environmental processes.
Xplore enables customers to process information directly onboard spacecraft through the Compute as a Service (CaaS) platform. This approach introduces latency, increases communication requirements and consumes valuable satellite downlink bandwidth. Xplore addresses these limitations by incorporating orbital edge computing into the satellite architecture. By processing information directly in orbit, satellites can analyze data before transmission, allowing customers to receive actionable information more quickly while reducing the volume of data requiring downlink. The company’s next-generation spacecraft utilize a Linux-based ARM computing architecture, allowing customers to execute software payloads inside containerized environments. This flexible architecture enables organizations to implement mission-specific processing algorithms without requiring dedicated hardware redesign. Customers can develop customized software capable of interacting directly with onboard sensors and satellite-generated datasets according to their own operational objectives. The Compute as a Service platform enables several advanced onboard processing capabilities. Satellite software can perform data fusion, combining information from multiple sensors to generate enhanced analytical products. Algorithms may also conduct data reduction, filtering or compressing datasets before transmission to Earth. In addition, onboard applications can extract mission-specific insights directly from raw observations, enabling satellites to identify relevant events before downlink. This edge computing capability reduces latency while allowing customers to receive processed intelligence rather than waiting for complete raw datasets to be transferred and analyzed on the ground. The result is faster decision-making for applications where timely information is critical. Processing information onboard the spacecraft provides operational benefits beyond computational flexibility. By reducing the quantity of raw data transmitted to ground stations and onboard analytics help optimize satellite communication resources. Only the most valuable data products or analytical results may need to be downlinked, reducing communication costs while making more efficient use of available bandwidth. This approach also accelerates delivery of mission-critical information for time-sensitive applications such as environmental monitoring, disaster response, infrastructure assessment, maritime awareness and security operations.
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Xplore also provides Operations as a Service (OaaS) through the Major Tom mission operations platform. Major Tom is a cloud-based software platform that enables satellite operators to manage individual spacecraft or entire constellations through a unified operational interface. Rather than building dedicated mission control systems, operators can utilize Major Tom as a scalable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for spacecraft operations. The platform supports organizations seeking to simplify mission management while integrating multiple ground station providers into a single operational workflow. Major Tom provides capabilities spanning the complete operational lifecycle of satellite missions. The platform supports tracking, contact scheduling, spacecraft commanding, telemetry monitoring and data downlink management across multiple ground station networks. By consolidating these operational activities into a centralized environment, satellite operators gain improved visibility into spacecraft status while reducing operational complexity. The platform also enables organizations managing satellite constellations to coordinate multiple spacecraft efficiently through scalable mission management tools. Major Tom is designed to integrate with multiple ground station networks, allowing customers to schedule communications and manage spacecraft across diverse infrastructure providers. This interoperability improves operational flexibility while helping satellite operators optimize contact opportunities and increase mission efficiency. The cloud-based architecture further enables teams located in different regions to collaborate on mission operations using shared operational data and centralized mission management capabilities.
Xplore addresses these requirements by combining hyperspectral Earth observation, software-defined edge computing and cloud-based satellite operations into a unified service ecosystem. Customers can acquire advanced remote sensing data, process information directly aboard satellites and manage spacecraft operations through integrated software platforms, reducing the need for separate infrastructure providers and disconnected operational workflows. Through the Data as a Service, Compute as a Service and Operations as a Service offerings, Xplore provides integrated capabilities that span remote sensing, onboard analytics and satellite mission management. The hyperspectral Earth observation satellites, Linux/ARM-based edge computing environment, software-defined payload architecture and Major Tom operations platform collectively enable organizations to capture, process and utilize space-based information more efficiently.
About Xplore
Xplore is a space technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, specializing in satellite-based data, onboard computing and mission operations services. The company develops and operates Earth observation satellites equipped with advanced sensing technologies, including hyperspectral imaging and provides Data as a Service (DaaS), Compute as a Service (CaaS) and Operations as a Service (OaaS) for commercial, government and research customers. The next-generation satellite platform features an onboard Linux/ARM computing environment that supports software-defined payloads and in-orbit data processing, while the Major Tom cloud-based software platform enables scalable satellite and constellation operations across multiple ground station networks. By integrating satellite infrastructure, edge computing and mission operations, Xplore delivers end-to-end space services for Earth observation and space missions.
