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 has obtained contracts and strategic investment from organizations active in defense, intelligence, and commercial services.
SatVu’s thermal intelligence data can be integrated into existing geospatial workflows.
HotSat-2 moved SatVu from technology demonstration to operational satellite thermal intelligence services.
SatVu says thermal intelligence can support urban planning and evaluation of heat-island mitigation strategies.
SatVu has begun commercial operations for HotSat-2.
SatVu has an announced agreement with Kongsberg to integrate SatVu thermal data into Kongsberg’s geospatial and intelligence services.
SatVu provides customers with operational thermal imagery through its platform, APIs, and enterprise services.
SatVu’s planned constellation is intended to lower revisit times and support up to 20 daily observations over high-value strategic targets globally.
SatVu has a commercial agreement with Kongsberg to supply thermal data for geospatial and intelligence applications.
SatVu’s total equity funding reached £60 million ($80 million) after the NATO Innovation Fund investment.
SatVu intends to deploy a constellation of 10 or more satellites over the next two to three years.
SatVu plans to launch HotSat-3 later in 2026.
SatVu received backing from the NATO Innovation Fund in February 2026.
SatVu started commercial operations for its HotSat-2 imaging satellite on June 29, 2026.
SatVu is advancing toward a multi-satellite space architecture under Chief Executive Officer Anthony Baker and Chief Technology Officer Scott Herman.
SatVu’s HotSat-2 imaging satellite delivers mid-wave infrared thermal intelligence products to customers in the defense, intelligence, economic monitoring, and climate resilience sectors.
HotSat-2 expands on the space assets demonstrated during SatVu’s HotSat-1 campaign in late 2023.
The National Reconnaissance Office selected HEO, SatVu, and Sierra Nevada Corporation in the first tranche of contracts under its Strategic Commercial Enhancements Commercial Solutions Opening program.
The National Reconnaissance Office selected HEO, SatVu, and Sierra Nevada Corporation in the first tranche of its Strategic Commercial Enhancements Commercial Solutions Opening program.
SatVu is scaling its thermal intelligence satellite constellation.