Two divisions of Maxar have new names and tools to tackle rising demands in security and data analysis. Maxar Space Systems is now Lanteris Space Systems, while Maxar Intelligence has become Vantor.
“We’re not just a satellite imagery provider. We’re delivering end-to-end solutions capable of connecting sensor data from every domain.”
Dan Smoot, Vantor
Lanteris Space Systems, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, brings together 1,500 workers to build satellites and systems for missile tracking, secure links and trips to the moon and Mars. The shift builds on years of reliable launches and aims to speed up designs for government and business clients alike.
“Our mission is to deliver mission-critical capabilities in space—faster, smarter, and more resilient than ever before, made possible by the dedication and expertise of our people,” said Chris Johnson, CEO of Lanteris Space Systems. “From tracking emerging threats to enabling humanity’s push into deep space, we’re building the systems that will define the future of security, communications and exploration.”
Lanteris’ innovation roadmap is centered on the following:
National Security & Defense Tech – Proven platforms for missile tracking, secure communications and resilient constellations that safeguard U.S. and allied interests.
Space Infrastructure – AI-enabled solutions, industry leading power and propulsion enabling advanced mobility, defense, energy and communications systems.
Connectivity & Exploration – Advanced satellites and deep-space infrastructure extending global reach and enabling human exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond.
In Westminster, Colorado, Vantor rolled out Tensorglobe, a software setup that blends feeds from orbit, air and ground to create a live 3D map of Earth. It helps spot risks and guide drones without GPS signals. The firm put up six advanced imaging satellites between May 2024 and February 2025, and its tools back U.S. programs like the Geospatial Enterprise Ground Data and One World Terrain for training and planning.
Vantor has teamed up with Anduril Industries on Army gear, plus Saab and Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. to fit its software into frontline setups. “Vantor represents a company transformed. We’re not just a satellite imagery provider. We’re delivering end-to-end solutions capable of connecting sensor data from every domain, providing a unified intelligence picture that they can turn into a competitive advantage,” said Vantor CEO Dan Smoot. “Our business has celebrated significant milestones over the past two years—we launched six next-gen imaging satellites, introduced multiple first-of-a-kind spatial intelligence products, and signed partnerships with companies that are shaping the future of mixed reality and battlefield autonomy.”
Peter Wilczynski, Vantor’s chief product officer, noted the need to link various data streams. “Our customers aren’t relying on intelligence from a single source—they are investing in data and sensor systems from many partners, and they need all these capabilities to work together,” Wilczynski said. “The accuracy and global scale of our spatial foundation, combined with our fusion and production software, is a critical differentiator. We give customers the power to integrate raw pixels from any sensor into an AI-ready living globe that can connect every human and machine to the same ground truth.”