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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SatVu secured £30 million in new funding from the NATO Innovation Fund and British Business Bank.
SatVu’s planned constellation could provide up to 20 daily revisits.
SatVu plans to launch HotSat-3 this year.
SatVu plans to grow its constellation to more than 10 satellites in the next two to three years.
SatVu’s HotSat-2 satellite launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-16 rideshare mission in March.
HotSat-3 is part of SatVu’s planned 10-satellite constellation.
SatVu expects its full constellation to operate in polar and mid-inclination orbits by the end of 2029.
SatVu onboarded Hanna Steplewska as VP of sales and Matthew Harrison as VP of US operations and programs last week.
SatVu used capital raises to pre-order long lead-time components for future satellites and continue an AI-driven software platform for customers.
SatVu raised £30 million (€34.7 million) in February.
SatVu hired Scott Herman as CTO in January.
SatVu is building toward an eight-satellite fleet.
SatVu cited a US$30 million funding round that supported satellite deployment, data infrastructure expansion, and commercial growth.
HotSat-3 is scheduled to join SatVu’s constellation later this year.
HotSat-2 is delivering data for SatVu.
SatVu is continuing plans for a constellation of eight or more satellites.
SatVu aims to increase revisit rates as additional spacecraft are launched.
SatVu appointed Hanna Steplewska as vice president of sales.
SatVu supplies thermal activity intelligence to customers in sovereign defence, economic intelligence, and climate resilience.
SatVu appointed Matthew Harrison as vice president of US operations and programs.