Vantor
Very high-resolution optical imagery, formerly Maxar Intelligence
Ranked #2 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies.
Vantor, the former Maxar Intelligence, operates the WorldView and WorldView Legion satellites that collect very high-resolution optical imagery, and launched its TensorGlobe AI platform when it rebranded in October 2025. It is owned by Advent International.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Defence, intelligence and mapping teams needing sharp optical imagery |
From Vantor's own website.
What stands out
- Long-running very high-resolution archive
- Deep US government relationships
Worth knowing
- Optical only, limited by cloud and darkness
- Pricing on request
How it ranks
Vantor is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies (Lister Score 96.0).
#2 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies · Lister Score 96.0
Vantor says its constellation of 10 imaging satellites can revisit a location up to 15 times a day..
| Rank | Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planet Labs | 97.3 |
| 2 | Vantor | 96.0 |
| 3 | ICEYE | 94.8 |
| 4 | Airbus Defence and Space | 93.5 |
| 5 | BlackSky | 92.2 |
| 6 | Capella Space | 90.9 |
| 7 | Umbra | 89.6 |
| 8 | Chang Guang Satellite Technology | 88.3 |
| 9 | Satellogic | 87.0 |
| 10 | Pixxel | 85.7 |
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Vantor is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Earth Observation Satellite Companies (Lister Score 96.0).
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