Exobotics awarded contract to develop prospecting satellite

Exobotics will design, manufacture, and test a CubeSat satellite platform with a hyperspectral imaging payload to allow GenMat to canvas the natural environment anywhere on the planet.

The satellite, built to identify rich areas of resources and mineralisation zones in previously under-utilised locations, will form the first of GenMat’s constellations, which they said could reach up to 600 satellites to cover every inch of the Earth.

In a statement, Nadeem Gabbani, founder of Exobotics, said: “Space data has a variety of under-explored applications which can greatly benefit industries such as mining, and we are excited to break down the barriers to entry to space for our customers in order to help them launch innovative solutions to macro issues.

“A key barrier for businesses outside of the industry is the length of time required to get into space. This project is being carried out through our fast-track programme which will help GenMat to go from concept to launch in under 12 months, providing fast access to space.”