SYNE Aerospace was founded on the belief that actionable satellite data should be accessible, affordable, and mission-specific. We design, build, and operate CubeSat constellations that turn orbital vantage points into intelligence that matters - for our environment, our oceans, our resources, and our security.
The world's most pressing challenges - climate change, food security, illegal maritime activity, resource depletion - share a common problem: insufficient, infrequent, and inaccessible data. SYNE Aerospace exists to solve that.
We leverage the CubeSat revolution to deliver high-cadence, high-fidelity satellite intelligence at a fraction of the cost and schedule of traditional large satellite programs. Our New Zealand home gives us direct access to world-class launch infrastructure and a growing sovereign space sector.
New Zealand's Māhia launch site gives direct access to a broad range of orbital inclinations - including sun-synchronous orbits ideal for environmental sensing - without the scheduling constraints of congested launch facilities elsewhere.
The Pacific is vast, under-monitored, and critically important - for climate, fisheries, sovereignty, and natural resources. SYNE constellation orbits are optimised for maximum Pacific Ocean coverage, addressing the unique needs of the Blue Pacific region.
Every satellite we design starts with a defined intelligence need. We don't build general-purpose spacecraft - we build precise answers to precise questions.
Environmental and agricultural data from SYNE missions is made available to research institutions and government agencies across New Zealand and the Pacific at no cost.
Space is unforgiving. We apply the highest standards of systems engineering, qualification testing, and mission assurance to every programme we execute.
New Zealand and allied nations deserve sovereign access to space-based intelligence. We are committed to building and sustaining that capability in the Pacific.
Our satellites are designed with controlled re-entry in mind. We actively contribute to reducing orbital debris and support responsible use of the LEO environment.
We are building a world-class aerospace engineering team in New Zealand - investing in local universities, apprenticeships, and graduate development pipelines.
Chief Executive Officer
Data Scientist with 23 years experience in geospatial, remote sensing data, research and two prior deep-tech ventures. MPhil in Futures Studies and extensive experience in Geospatial and Remote sensing data sciences. Leads strategic vision, investor relationships, and orbital programme.
Chief Technology Officer
Geospatial Scientist with 15 years experience in climate, remote sensing, GIS data and ML systems architect specialising in atmospheric modelling and Earth observation pipelines. Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science. Leads technical stack and hexagonal data architecture.
VP Missions & Science
Climate scientist specialising in hyperspectral analysis for geological and environmental applications. Previously at Teravent and Vivent.
VP Engineering
Geospatial intelligence strategist, data scientist and technology advisor. Deep experience in sovereign data systems and financial markets across North America and Europe.
SYNE Aerospace was born from a simple conviction: that the Pacific needs its own space-based intelligence infrastructure, built by people who understand this region and its challenges.
SYNE Limited incorporated in Auckland, New Zealand is restructured for Aerospace and Defence. Seed funding secured from private investors to enable proof of concepts.
3U CubeSat engineering design model completed. Detailed design and testing model is in-progress at third-party satellite systems lab.
First operational satellite constellation scheduled for launch from Māhia Peninsula. AIS data streams will be activated within 72 hours of orbital insertion.
12 additional CubeSat/LEO scheduled for Orbit. Team will be expanded across Wellington and Auckland.
KARU 3 hyperspectral mineral mapping mission scheduled. MEO constellation concept study underway. International customer programme launched.
We're growing our team of engineers, scientists, and mission specialists in New Zealand.