# LatConnect 60 (LC60), an Australian Earth observation and AI company, announced its growth investment round that is in-progress to accelerate development plans for a proliferated, Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) satellite constellation.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-21 · SpaceNews*

## Key points

- LatConnect 60 is developing an 18-satellite SWIR constellation, expanding to 100 satellites by 2035.
- LC60's planned constellation aims for sub-1 metre SWIR resolution, the highest globally at scale.
- The new Space Integration Facility in Western Australia anchors LC60’s sovereign, vertically integrated space operations.
- Late-stage investment discussions involve allied government funds and corporate venture capital to close by June 2026.
- LC60’s SWIR data already supports over 125,000 smallholder farmers in Southeast Asia for agriculture monitoring.

**Countries:** Australia, United States, Japan

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