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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The additional £30 million brought SatVu’s total funding to £60 million.
SatVu closed a £30 million funding round as it prepared to deploy a pair of satellites into orbit.
SatVu had scheduled HotSat-2 and HotSat-3 for launch in 2025 but they did not launch.
In May 2024 SatVu contracted UK-based Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd to build HotSat-2 and HotSat-3.
SatVu is a London-headquartered thermal infrared Earth observation data provider.
SatVu launched its first satellite, HotSat-1, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 in June 2023.
Anthony Baker is co-founder and CEO of SatVu.
SatVu is a London-based thermal imaging company.
SatVu's thermal imagery can detect when substations begin emitting heat.
The growing business line for SatVu's economic monitoring is centered on data centers.
SatVu aims to build a constellation of satellites to offer 20 daily revisits.
SatVu's thermal imagery can reveal when data centers turn on their air conditioning systems.
SatVu released an image taken from HotSat-1 that highlights the thermal signature of a crypto mining operation in Rockdale, TX.
SatVu plans to launch HotSat-2 in Q1 of next year.
SatVu's thermal imagery can identify when water coolant systems are in use at data centers.
The collaboration with Global Satellite Vu Ltd is focused on ensuring sovereignty for IR satellite constellations targeting Japan's national security and economic security markets.
IHI signed memorandums of understanding with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited and Global Satellite Vu Ltd for the development and operation of small satellites.
SatVu Co-Founder and CEO Anthony Baker expressed delight in partnering with IHI to bring thermal infrared satellite technology to Japan.
IHI and Global Satellite Vu will evaluate the utilization of thermal data and define requirements for a Japanese sovereign high-resolution thermal infrared satellite constellation.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IHI and Global Satellite Vu is aimed at building Japan's sovereign capability in thermal infrared data.