Max Polyakov Led EOS DA Plans To Launch Agriculture Focused Constellation

Earth Observing System Data Analytics, founded by Dr. Max Polyakov, joins the bandwagon & plans to launch agriculture-focused satellites into the LEO.

EOS DA To Launch Agriculture Focused Constellation

After companies like SpaceX and OneWeb, Earth Observing System Data Analytics, founded by Dr. Max Polyakov, is set to join the bandwagon and launch satellites into the LEO. EOSDA is the latest remote sensing satellite player to have shown interest in the low earth orbit after several of its competitors. The company in February announced its plans to launch a constellation consisting of seven optical satellites of EOS SAT in LEO by 2024.

EOS SAT Constellation- Like None Other!

The company is planning to use satellites to focus on agricultural development. Vouching to be the first of its kind, the EOS SAT constellation would capture images of farmlands particularly to monitor, analyze, process, and solve the issues that hinder food production. Even though satellites have indirectly been in use for agricultural advantage, Polyakov aims to develop a system to concentrate mainly on agriculture and food production. The system would ensure access to accurate information through proven data to be aware and address future challenges on farmlands. Besides climatic changes, EOS SAT would be able to warn about land degradation and environmental threats of various kinds to protect and preserve crops from damage.

The Future Of Agriculture Is Through EOS SAT

Dr. Max believes that the agriculture sector is one of the most essential sectors needed for the survival of humans in the world with a fast-growing population. However, the changing climatic conditions can seem to pose a threat to food production. It is impossible for the farmers alone to meet the increasing demand without using sustainable principles that involve regular analysis of reliable data. Aligning with EOS Data Analytics’ aim to make a positive change using geospatial data and algorithms, he believes that the system would be the future of agriculture.

EOS Satellites

The seven optical satellites to be launched in the coming three years by Earth Observing System Data Analytics will feature 11 band channels. They will be equipped with a resolution of 2.8 m multispectral and 1.4 m panchromatic Ground Sample Distance for detailed imaging of farmlands. Besides the agriculture-focused constellation project, the company is also aiming for a constellation with six SAR satellites. SAR or the Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellites would be able to predict more accurate physical properties while mapping out Earth's surface. EOS Data Analytics