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Satellite Vu

operating 11–50 employees

Operates high-resolution thermal infrared imaging satellites that capture heat signatures at 3.5-meter resolution, day and night, from low Earth orbit

About

Satellite Vu (trading as SatVu) builds and operates thermal infrared imaging satellites that capture heat variations across the Earth's surface at up to 3.5-meter resolution, both day and night. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, the company launched its first satellite HotSat-1 in June 2023, with HotSat-2 and HotSat-3 contracted for launch as it builds toward a nine-satellite constellation. SatVu's mid-wave infrared sensors detect activity inside structures and through smoke, providing thermal video up to 60 seconds long. The data serves national security and defense intelligence, economic monitoring of energy infrastructure and industrial assets, and climate resilience including urban heat mapping.

Products & Services

First-generation thermal imaging satellite with 3.5m MWIR resolution, launched June 2023 on SpaceX Falcon 9
Second-generation thermal imaging satellite built by SSTL, contracted for launch
Third-generation thermal imaging satellite built by SSTL, contracted for launch
Catalog of archived HotSat-1 thermal imagery available via Global Data Marketplace
On-demand satellite tasking service for new thermal image acquisitions

Locations

London, GBR
HQ - County Hall, Belvedere Road, SE1 7PB

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Overview

Founded 2016
HQ London, United Kingdom
Type Private Company

Leadership

Anthony Baker
Founder & CEO
Scott Herman
Chief Technology Officer
Camilla Taylor
CFO & Director

Classification