Albedo
US startup building low-flying satellites to capture ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery.
Founded
2020
Location
USA
Company Size
50
About
Albedo (USA, founded 2020) is developing a constellation of very-low-Earth-orbit imaging satellites capable of capturing ultra-high-resolution pictures of Earth. Uniquely, Albedo’s satellites aim to collect both high-res visible spectrum imagery and thermal infrared data simultaneously, offering rich datasets for intelligence, mapping, disaster response, and more. By operating at lower orbits (~300 km altitude) than typical Earth observation satellites, they can achieve ground image resolutions of 10 cm per pixel while still covering large areas. The company is also focusing on an easy-to-use web platform for customers to task satellites and access imagery on-demand. Albedo’s approach promises to democratize access to the highest quality satellite images, which have traditionally been limited to military use.