New geospatial satellite startup Nuview emerged from stealth mode on Thursday, with plans to build the first commercial LiDAR satellite constellation. A Nuview representative told Via Satellite the company aims to have a 20-satellite constellation, with tentative launch of the first satellites in 24 to 36 months. The company plans to launch satellites in groups of five. Nuview’s goal it to map the entire Earth once a year, and said up to date LiDAR can make a difference in agriculture, urban planning, and disaster relief, and to create high-resolution digital twins. The company says it has $1.2 billion dollars in early adopter agreements and plans to announce fundraising in the coming weeks.
