Array Labs
Mass-manufacturable distributed radar satellites for 3D mapping and moving-target intelligence
The product
Array Labs builds modular radar payloads and coordinated, formation-flying radar satellites. Its product lines span turnkey radar sensors, multistatic radar clusters, and continuously refreshed digital-elevation data, with planned airborne and maritime moving-target indication services.
The thesis
Array's architecture aims to replace bespoke, high-cost radar spacecraft with smaller systems designed for repeatable production. If validated on orbit, the approach could expand U.S. and allied access to all-weather 3D mapping and persistent moving-target intelligence.
How it runs
Radar-first platform company selling or integrating modular payloads, developing coordinated satellite clusters, and contracting for government R&D and commercial data capacity. It partners with satellite manufacturers and defense primes for integration and regional market access.
How it earns
Government R&D contracts, turnkey radar payload sales, multi-year commercial capacity agreements for planned cluster data, and planned monitoring/data services. Company-reported nine-figure contracted bookings are not the same as recognized revenue and remain subject to execution.
Why it wins
Consumer-electronics-style radar design, multistatic formation flight, high-power compact antennas, and signal-processing software intended to deliver 3D imaging and moving-target detection at lower cost than traditional single-satellite systems.
Evidence ledger
- company press release · 2026-09-12
Array announced a $20 million Series A in January 2026, three business lines, government awards, commercial capacity agreements, and plans to scale radar manufacturing and complete flight qualification.
https://www.arraylabs.io/updates/array-labs-raises-20m-to-scale-radar-manufacturing-prepare-for-launch - company press release · 2026-09-12
Array raised an additional $21 million in July 2026 and announced a Mitsubishi Electric partnership for planned Asia-Pacific moving-target services.
https://www.arraylabs.io/updates/1 - company press release · 2026-09-12
The U.S. Navy extended Array's AMTI study contract in August 2026; the company also cited awards from DARPA, the Air Force, SOCOM, and other defense organizations.
https://www.arraylabs.io/updates/array-labs-awarded-us-navy-contract-extension - government award record · 2026-09-12
The federal SBIR record documents a $1.248 million Air Force Phase II award for Array's distributed small-satellite radar approach and a Redwood City address.
https://www.sbir.gov/awards/214568
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