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’s thermal imagery resolution is approximately 3.5 meters.
SatVu’s thermal infrared imagery can support defense intelligence uses such as monitoring military vehicles, industrial plant activity, and changes around sensitive installations.
SatVu received £30M (€34.5M) in funding with backing from the NATO Innovation Fund and the British Business Bank.
Anthony Baker is CEO and Co-Founder of SatVu.
The UK Space Agency supported SatVu through its National Space Innovation Program.
SatVu enhanced a two-year product roadmap that includes building out features on the SatVu Platform and projects to deliver AI-driven insights.
SatVu plans to launch HotSat-2 followed by HotSat-3 in 2025.
SatVu confirmed the first close of its latest funding round.
SatVu is developing analytics-ready data products based on insights from the HotSat-1 mission.
SatVu completed the pathfinder HotSat-1 mission.
The new capital from SatVu’s latest funding round is expediting development of HotSat-3.
SatVu signed a contract for its next-generation satellite HotSat-2.
SatVu plans a 9-satellite constellation and intends to launch the remainder of the constellation after reaching commercial scale with the initial satellites.
SatVu is a U.K.-based Earth observation company focused on thermal infrared satellite data.
SatVu will deliver medium wave infrared imagery under the initial tranche of NRO commercial awards.
SatVu plans to fund future HotSat deployments with a mix of revenue and later funding rounds.
SatVu is a UK-based thermal imaging company.
Molten Ventures, Adara Ventures, Ridgeline Ventures, Noa, Lockheed Martin, Seraphim Space Fund, and Stellar Ventures are existing investors in SatVu who contributed funds in the round.
Demand for SatVu’s thermal imagery has grown across defense, economic monitoring, and climate applications since HotSat-1 launched.
SatVu launched a satellite called HotSat-1 to orbit in 2023.