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 closed a $30 million Series B in February 2026 with participation from NATO Innovation Fund.
SatVu launched one satellite on Transporter-16 carrying a mid-wave infrared Earth observation payload to monitor heat signatures.
SatVu manifested HotSat-2, the second satellite in a thermal-imaging constellation that uses mid-wave infrared sensing for defense, economic, and climate applications.
SatVu plans to rapidly scale its constellation after the HotSat-2 launch.
HotSat-2 is the second satellite in the SatVu constellation.
SatVu is a UK-based high-resolution thermal Earth observation company.
SatVu builds high-resolution thermal infrared imaging satellites.
SatVu’s HotSat constellation captures heat signatures at approximately 3.5 meters resolution, day and night, in all weather conditions.
SatVu brought its total equity raised to £60 million with its £30 million round in February 2026.
NATO’s Innovation Fund made investments in SatVu on February 22, 2026, TYTAN Technologies’ €30 million Series A on February 24, 2026, and Uplift360’s €7.4 million seed round on February 6, 2026.
SatVu’s HotSat-2 satellite is scheduled to fly on SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission targeting March 29, 2026.
SatVu’s thermal imaging satellites support building energy verification, urban heat island mapping, and industrial emissions monitoring.
NATO’s Innovation Fund co-led SatVu’s £30 million Series B in February 2026 alongside the British Business Bank, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Molten Ventures, Space Frontiers Fund II, Presto Tech Horizons, Adara Ventures, Seraphim Space Fund, and four other investors.
SatVu’s February 2026 funding round brought its total equity raised to £60 million.
SatVu’s February 2026 funding round included the NATO Innovation Fund, the British Business Bank, Space Frontiers Fund II, and Presto Tech Horizons.
SatVu closed a £30 million funding round in February 2026.
SatVu’s thermal infrared imagery can support corporate sustainability uses such as verifying emissions reduction claims and monitoring urban heat islands.
Existing shareholders Molten Ventures, Adara Ventures, Lockheed Martin, and Seraphim Space Fund also participated in SatVu’s February 2026 funding round.
SatVu is a UK-based thermal intelligence company.
SatVu’s HotSat satellites capture high-resolution thermal infrared imagery from low Earth orbit day and night in all weather conditions.