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Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)

NO
commercialFounded 2002
Norway
www.ksat.no
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Vake Powered By KSAT combines KSAT’s satellite antenna network and maritime expertise with VAKE’s AI-powered analytics and visualization.

Mentioned as: ksatTechnical ProductJan 27, 2026Latest News

Vake Powered By KSAT monitors areas and vessels of interest using multiple data sources.

Mentioned as: ksatNarrative GeneralJan 27, 2026Latest News

KSAT launched the vessel detection platform Vake Powered By KSAT on January 27.

Mentioned as: ksatTechnical ProductJan 27, 2026Latest News

Vake Powered By KSAT enables users to task new satellite collection.

Mentioned as: ksatTechnical ProductJan 27, 2026Latest News

The Vake Powered By KSAT platform is designed to make space-powered maritime situational awareness easier to access, integrate, and use.

Mentioned as: ksatNarrative CapabilityJan 27, 2026Latest News

KSAT delivers 15-minute collection-to-dissemination timelines across satellite operators through its integrated value chain.

Mentioned as: ksatTechnical ProductJan 26, 2026KSAT Launches Integrated Vake Platform to Monitor Dark Vessels via Multi-Sensor Fusion

The Vake platform combines KSAT’s global ground station network with advanced artificial intelligence to provide persistent monitoring of high-traffic and remote maritime zones.

Mentioned as: ksatNarrative GeneralJan 26, 2026KSAT Launches Integrated Vake Platform to Monitor Dark Vessels via Multi-Sensor Fusion

The Vake platform incorporates tipping-and-cueing capability to enable near-real-time responses by maritime authorities as KSAT pursues its 2030 five-minute delivery target.

Mentioned as: ksatNarrative PlanJan 26, 2026KSAT Launches Integrated Vake Platform to Monitor Dark Vessels via Multi-Sensor Fusion

Kongsberg Satellite Services launched Vake Powered by KSAT, a consolidated maritime situational awareness platform designed to detect, identify, and track non-cooperative or dark vessels.

Mentioned as: ksatTechnical ProductJan 26, 2026KSAT Launches Integrated Vake Platform to Monitor Dark Vessels via Multi-Sensor Fusion

KSAT’s operational ambition is to reduce space-based information delivery latency to below five minutes by 2030 regardless of operator, orbit, or platform.

Mentioned as: ksatTechnical ProductJan 26, 2026KSAT Launches Integrated Vake Platform to Monitor Dark Vessels via Multi-Sensor Fusion

KSAT acquired a majority stake in VAKE, a Norwegian startup specializing in machine learning for maritime domain awareness, in March 2024.

Mentioned as: ksatNarrative GeneralJan 26, 2026KSAT Launches Integrated Vake Platform to Monitor Dark Vessels via Multi-Sensor Fusion

Vake Powered by KSAT integrates optical, radio frequency, and synthetic aperture radar data from 15 different satellite providers into a single operational interface.

Mentioned as: ksatTechnical ProductJan 26, 2026KSAT Launches Integrated Vake Platform to Monitor Dark Vessels via Multi-Sensor Fusion

SvalSat in Svalbard is the world’s largest ground station with over 100 antennas and has operated since 1997 under Kongsberg Satellite Services, a joint venture between Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Space Norway.

Mentioned as: kongsberg satellite servicesTechnical ProductJan 20, 2026The Arctic Space Race Heats Up

Kongsberg’s KSAT subsidiary will provide the ground segment for the constellation.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)Narrative GeneralDec 15, 2025Kongsberg and Helsing to Develop Large Defence Satellite Constellation

Kongsberg Satellite Services has executed a launch services contract with SpaceX to deploy the initial satellites for the Hyper constellation.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)Technical ProductDec 10, 2025KSAT signs Launch Contract for Hyper

Kongsberg Satellite Services operates the world’s largest commercial ground network, comprising over 40 stations globally.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite ServicesOrg RelationshipDec 10, 2025KSAT signs Launch Contract for Hyper

Kongsberg Satellite Services will be involved in the project.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2025Latest News

KSAT has over 50 years of industry experience with high-latitude facilities in Svalbard and Antarctica.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductDec 10, 2025KSAT signs Launch Contract for Hyper

The Hyper constellation will integrate with KSAT’s Integrated Mission Services to offer a hybrid solution for satellite operators.

Mentioned as: Kongsberg Satellite Service (KSAT)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2025KSAT signs Launch Contract for Hyper

Hyper aims to transpose KSAT’s terrestrial ground station capabilities into the space domain.

Mentioned as: KSATTechnical ProductDec 10, 2025KSAT signs Launch Contract for Hyper
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