A rebrand in the space world.

MaxR Technologies was a space and satellite company formed in 2017,

and then taken private by Advent International for $6.4 billion in 2023.

Advent split the portfolio into two companies.

Now, more than two years later, both are getting new names. MaxR space systems, the satellite

manufacturer, is now Lanteris, and Maxar Intelligence, the Earth Observation business, will now

operate as Vantor. Vantor's CEO, Dan Smoot, says the time was right, given the massive

transformation underway. Vantor.

You know, MaxR has an incredible legacy.

We've been building exquisite satellites for years.

We've been one of the most exquisite in regards to the foundational data that we have done

in regards to mapping the world with 2 and 3D.

But over the last couple years, we've been transforming the company.

And one of the biggest transformations we've gone through, of course, is moving from just

an imagery company into a true software company and solving big problems using this foundational

data that we've built for years and years.

On top of launching a new constellation,

both Vantor and Lanteris will remain portfolio companies of Advent International.

On this episode, Vantor's CEO, Dan Smoot, on the name change, the software transition,

and the intersection of AI and space. I'm Morgan Brennan, and this is Manifest Space.

Joining me now, Dan Smoot, the CEO of Maxar Intelligence, or should I say, Vantor.

So maybe we start the conversation right there, Dan.

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