Array Labs just closed $20M Series A to scale radar satellites that deliver 100x more power at 1% the cost of legacy systems.

What it is: Silicon Valley startup building formation-flying radar satellite clusters for real-time 3D Earth mapping.

• $35M total raised (2022: $5M seed, 2024: $10M, 2026: $20M Series A)
• Led by Catapult Ventures, a16z participating
• Radar tech uses consumer electronics manufacturing to cut costs
• Target: autonomous vehicles, AR headsets, national security

How it happened:
• 2021: CEO Andrew Peterson (ex-General Atomics) spotted GPU + radar convergence
• Built indoor RF test range in Silicon Valley parking lot
• Joined YC 2022, secured Google Earth creator as angel investor
• First test satellite launches 2027 on SpaceX rideshare

Takeaway: Space hardware becomes scalable when you apply consumer electronics playbook.

Source: Via Satellite

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