Planetary Resources @ Nanosats Database

Name	Planetary Resources (ConsenSys)
Previous names	Planetary Resources
Constellations	Earth Observation Infrared Hyperspectral Optical Visible-NIR 40 channel hyperspectral imager with 10 m resolution. Midwave infrared imager (MWIR) in 3-5 μm with 15 m resolution. Has been deprioritized for asteroid missions. Status: Cancelled Constellation page at NewSpace Index
Country	US
Founded	2009
Funding	$50M+
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Oneliner	The asteroid mining company. Founded in 2009 by Eric Anderson and Peter H. Diamandis, M.D., Planetary Resources, Inc. is establishing a new paradigm for resource utilization that will bring the solar system within humanity’s economic sphere of influence by enabling low-cost robotic exploration and commercial development of asteroids.
Notes	Bought by blockchain firm ConsenSys and renamed from Planetary Resources.
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Status	Inactive in nanosatellites

Own nanosats launched	Arkyd 3, Arkyd 3 Reflight, Arkyd 6A (A6A)
Own nanosats cancelled	Arkyd 6B (A6B), Ceres 1 (Arkyd-100), Ceres 2 (Arkyd-100), Ceres 3 (Arkyd-100), Ceres 4 (Arkyd-100), Ceres 5 (Arkyd-100), Ceres 6 (Arkyd-100), Ceres 7 (Arkyd-100), Ceres 8 (Arkyd-100), Ceres 9 (Arkyd-100), Ceres 10 (Arkyd-100)

Last modified: 2023-01-06

Planetary Resources (ConsenSys)