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 launched its first satellite, HotSat-1, on Transporter-8 to demonstrate thermal imaging technologies for its planned constellation.
Satellite Vu raised £12,700,000 (approximately $15,800,000) in a Series A-2 funding round.
Satellite Vu plans to launch its first satellite in June on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare flight.
Molten Ventures led Satellite Vu’s Series A-2 funding round announced on 2023-05-24.
Satellite Vu plans to convert EAP customer commitments into revenue bookings from 2023-10-01 after its upcoming satellite launch.
Satellite Vu raised £12.7 million in a Series A2 funding round.
Satellite Vu intends to use the Series A2 funding to enter commercial operation and build an organizational structure ready to scale post-Series B.
The Series A-2 funding provides Satellite Vu with roughly 12 months of operational runway.
Satellite Vu’s Early Access Option Program (EAP) has customer commitments valued at more than £128,000,000 ($160,000,000).
Sixty-six companies have committed £128 million to Satellite Vu’s Early Access Programme.
Satellite Vu opened an Early Access Option Program (EAOP) to provide customers and partners with preferred access to Satellite Vu’s imagery, products, and services.
Satellite Vu will launch a constellation of satellites to deliver insights derived from high-resolution thermal data from space.
JSI will expand its global imaging portfolio with high-resolution thermal data from Satellite Vu for any location on the planet.
Satellite Vu will partner with value-added resellers to reach users around the globe.
Satellite Vu plans to support disaster response operations, including wildfire monitoring, using its thermal imagery.
Satellite Vu plans to use its thermal imagery to combat greenwashing claims.
Satellite Vu, a U.K.-based startup, expects its first satellite to launch in the first quarter of 2023.
Satellite Vu ordered a second satellite on 2022-07-21 that is slated to launch in early 2024.
The first of Satellite Vu’s seven planned satellites is slated to launch in the first quarter of 2023 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter rideshare mission.
Satellite Vu’s funding includes an investment announced in March from Lockheed Martin and In-Q-Tel.