Satellite Vu is a UK-based space tech company focused on high-resolution thermal imagery from space, offering a unique solution to address global sustainability challenges. They are launching a constellation of satellites equipped with mid-wave infrared (MWIR) thermal imagers, capable of monitoring heat emissions from any structure on Earth. This data provides insights into economic activity, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint, with applications in various sectors, including energy, finance, and national security. Satellite Vu's major partners include Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) and SpaceX, and they have received funding from organizations such as the UK Space Agency and Lockheed Martin.
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Satellite Vu’s planned constellation of seven thermal infrared imaging satellites will offer a resolution of 3.5 m.
Satellite Vu’s new investment will be directed to US expansion and to ramping up plans to launch a constellation of seven thermal infrared imaging satellites.
Satellite Vu’s satellites are designed with a 3.5-meter-resolution mid-wave infrared imager with video capability.
Satellite Vu will launch the first of seven UK-built satellites into Low Earth Orbit.
Satellite Vu signed a launch deal with SpaceX to launch a thermal imaging satellite in early 2023.
Satellite Vu plans to use its thermal imagery to identify building heat loss for energy optimization investments to reduce heating costs and improve energy efficiency.
Satellite Vu has received two grants from the UK Space Agency and one grant from the European Space Agency.
Satellite Vu has raised £15 million in Series A investment.
Satellite Vu raised £15,000,000 ($20,000,000) in October in a funding round led by the Seraphim Space Investment Trust.
The UK Space Agency supported Satellite Vu’s satellites and applications development via two National Space Innovation Programme grants.
The European Space Agency provided a General Support Technology Programme grant to support Satellite Vu’s satellites and applications development.
Six months before the October funding, Satellite Vu raised £3.6 million.
Satellite Vu received an additional £1 million grant from the UK Space Agency’s National Space Innovation Programme.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. won a contract from British Earth observation startup Satellite Vu to build the first satellite in a constellation designed to provide thermal infrared imaging for climate change applications.
Satellite Vu completed a £15 million Series A funding round.
The £15 million funding will support production of the first Satellite Vu satellite.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. is building the first of Satellite Vu’s seven planned satellites.
SatelliteVU raised $26,000,000 to support the launch of seven satellites aimed at addressing climate change.
Satellite Vu signed a contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. to build the company’s first satellite.
Thermal infrared data from Satellite Vu can be used to support companies’ commitments to achieve environmental standards such as net zero emissions goals.