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May 7, 2026

First light, real insight: SatVu's HotSat-2 early images monitor live activity at three of the world's most strategic energy sites

SatVu - the British thermal intelligence company, today releases first light imagery from HotSat-2, the second satellite in its commercial high resolution thermal imaging constellation

April 29, 2026

SatVu adds key hires following HotSat-2 launch success and prepares for growth

SatVu, the UK-based leader in high-resolution thermal intelligence from space has announced the appointments of Hanna Steplewska and Matthew Harrison to accelerate commercial operations following the successful launch of HotSat-2.

March 30, 2026

SatVu Set to Revolutionise Earth Intelligence with the Successful Launch of their HotSat-2 Thermal Satellite

SatVu, the global leader in high-resolution thermal earth observation, today announced the successful launch and orbital deployment of HotSat-2.

March 24, 2026

SatVu HotSat-2 to launch on the Transporter-16 Rideshare Mission with SpaceX

SatVu, the UK-based leader in high-resolution thermal Earth observation, today announced that HotSat-2 has completed launch integration and is ready for launch aboard the Transporter-16 rideshare mission with SpaceX no earlier than later this month from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

February 17, 2026

NATO Innovation Fund backs Thermal Intelligence with multi-million SatVu investment

SatVu has closed a £30m ($40m) funding round bringing its total equity funding to £60m ($80m), as it accelerates from single-satellite demonstration to execution of a multi-satellite constellation.

January 21, 2026

SatVu brings national security veteran Scott Herman in as Chief Technology Officer

Scott Herman joins SatVu as CTO as the company scales delivery of sovereign-grade thermal intelligence for defence, security, and economic monitoring missions.

January 13, 2026

Thermal eyes on global data-centre expansion

The AI boom is driving rapid growth in data centre investment, but also increasing risk as assets must operate continuously and traditional monitoring offers limited visibility. The key challenge is independently verifying when a facility is truly live, which SatVu addresses with near–real-time thermal satellite intelligence.

December 22, 2025

We will give everyone access to thermal intelligence in 2026

A Letter from Anthony Baker, SatVu CEO

December 16, 2025

SatVu releases first-of-its-kind thermal image revealing true operational activity inside major U.S. data centre

Imagery provides independent, near-real-time insight into when data centre infrastructure actually comes online, how capacity is used, and how energy demand is distributed.

December 8, 2025

Unlocking the operational reality of industrial assets

Al Zour, Kuwait, is one of the world's largest refineries, with a refining capacity of 615,000 barrels per day. Each satellite acquisition captures a footprint of approximately 4 x 4 km², large enough to cover the majority of a typical refinery site. Through multiple acquisitions, we deliver full spatial and temporal coverage.

December 1, 2025

COP30 exposed the gaps in climate observation. Thermal intelligence fills them.

COP30 placed observation at the centre of global climate action. Agencies launched a new Impact Bond designed to close the most acute data gaps, especially in regions where ground networks are sparse or non-existent.

October 21, 2025

SatVu strengthens NATO’s space-based intelligence through thermal imaging collaboration

SatVu joins NATO’s Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) initiative, strengthening the Alliance’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

September 25, 2025

SatVu brings thermal intelligence to the U.S. through partnership with America’s mapping leader

Multi-year agreement with Sanborn Map Company, Inc. brings high-resolution thermal data to 158-year-old geospatial leader.

September 8, 2025

IHI agrees collaboration with SatVu on Thermal Infrared (IR) Satellite Constellation Development

Partnership with leading UK space company will contribute to Japan’s national security.

August 7, 2025

From Heat to Carbon: SatVu and Floodlight pioneer a new era of industrial emissions monitoring

SatVu and Floodlight are transforming industrial emissions reporting with a satellite-powered approach that replaces assumptions with evidence. Discover how thermal and CO₂ data reveal the real impact of operational changes.

July 14, 2025

High-res, high-confidence, real-world thermal intelligence: This is SatVu’s Thermal Visual Product

Proxies won’t cut it for infrastructure monitoring. Optical, drone, or public thermal data often miss the full picture. Our high-res MWIR thermal imaging delivers accurate, reliable insights - no assumptions, just clarity.

June 25, 2025

UK’s SatVu secures multi-million ESA contract to power climate and security intelligence

SatVu becomes the first UK company to win a Category 1 Copernicus Contributing Mission contract, worth up to €3 million over three years. Thermal infrared imagery will support ESA’s programme across emergency response, security, and environmental monitoring.

June 24, 2025

SatVu and Floodlight demonstrate facility-level emissions tracking

SatVu and Floodlight used thermal imaging to track furnace activity at a major Dunkirk steel plant, verifying CO₂ changes without internal data. The project shows how thermal data supports transparent, asset-level climate reporting in line with EU regs.

June 18, 2025

SatVu teams with five industry leaders to advance defence and intelligence data in NGA’s Luno A & B programmes

SatVu is partnering with leading industry players on the NGA’s Luno B initiative, combining high-resolution thermal imagery and analytics to deliver real-time insights that support defence, security, and global activity monitoring.

May 22, 2025

The Invisible Economy: How thermal imaging reveals industrial & energy market trends

Space-based thermal imaging offers a new lens on the global economy - revealing hidden signals from industrial and energy assets. Discover how thermal data provides real-time insights into operational activity and market trends.

April 24, 2025

SatVu on TIME's World Top Greentech Companies 2025 list

SatVu has been named one of TIME’s Top GreenTech Companies 2025 - recognised for using space-based thermal data to drive climate action. As one of just 9 UK companies featured, we’re proud to help power a more sustainable future with data that turns temperature into action.

April 22, 2025

Earth Day 2025: How thermal intelligence empowers climate solutions

This Earth Day, it’s not about finding new solutions – it’s about acting on the ones we already have. Discover how SatVu’s high-resolution thermal imagery helps decision-makers around the world take faster, smarter climate action – from tracking urban heat to maximising renewable energy.

April 15, 2025

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of High-Resolution Thermal Imagery

High-resolution thermal imagery reveals what’s happening, not just what’s there. From climate resilience to economic forecasting and national security, discover how SatVu’s unique insights are unlocking activity in every sector.

February 11, 2025

SatVu’s HotSat-1 Archive Available to U.S. Government Agencies Through The Global Data Marketplace

Archive imagery captured by HotSat-1 is now available on the Global Data Marketplace.

January 29, 2025

From space to savings: SatVu and the University of Glasgow develop Heat Loss Index with European Space Agency funding

SatVu has received €200k+ for a study to develop a service to enhance the analysis of building energy efficiency alongside urban sensing experts from the Urban Big Data Centre at the University of Glasgow.

January 13, 2025

SatVu Wins €1m ESA Marketplace Support for Groundbreaking High-Resolution Thermal Imaging Project in the Energy Sector

The first-of-its kind partnership will leverage SatVu's groundbreaking high-resolution thermal imaging technology to provide unparalleled insights into the energy markets.

December 20, 2024

SatVu’s HotSat-1 data now available for groundbreaking Earth observation research

SatVu is thrilled to announce that the European Space Agency (ESA) has invited the international scientific community to access archive data from HotSat-1 for groundbreaking earth observation research and application development.

November 28, 2024

SatVu secures 20M cash injection to expand high-resolution thermal imaging for global climate action

SatVu has raised £10 million in equity, in addition to insurance proceeds, putting significant momentum behind the company’s goals.

July 3, 2024

Revolutionising urban greening: OPO’s nature data platform integrates SatVu’s data to enhance city planning

SatVu has partnered with Office of Planetary Observations, an Australian company measuring and monitoring the greening initiatives.

June 4, 2024

SUHORA and SatVu form a multi-year strategic alliance to provide Spaceborne High Resolution Thermal Sensing and analytics

In the recently held Geospatial World forum 2024, SUHORA signed a new exclusive contract with SatVu.

May 17, 2024

SatVu propels expansion plans with contract signing for next two satellites: HotSat-2 and HotSat-3

SatVu is announcing significant advancements in its satellite program and expansion efforts - continuing its mission to capture the highest resolution thermal data from space for a safer and more sustainable Earth.

April 22, 2024

Advancing Climate Action: The Transformative Power of SatVu's Thermal Imagery

SatVu’s high resolution imagery is a new layer of data which augments our understanding of the planet.

March 21, 2024

SatVu Empowers Urban Planning and Climate Resilience Efforts with High-Resolution Thermal Satellite Imagery

SatVu has unveiled an Earth Observation image of Fresno, California, showcasing the transformative potential of high-resolution thermal data from space in combating urban heat challenges worldwide.

January 24, 2024

Use case: Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center, North Korea

SatVu's high-resolution thermal imagery recently supported specialist publication 38 North with evidence which indicates increased levels of activity at the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center in North Korea.

December 15, 2023

HotSat-1's pathfinder success transforms setback into opportunity for SatVu

SatVu, the trailblazing climate tech company is announcing an anomaly which is expected to impact ongoing operations in the mission of its pathfinder satellite, HotSat-1.

December 11, 2023

Thermal images from space bring new perspectives to global climate challenges at COP28

COP28 inspired us to showcase how our technology can be used in the fight against climate change.

November 22, 2023

Use case: Al Zour Refinery, Kuwait

Data from HotSat-1 confirms fire incident at a desulphurisation facility within the Al Zour Refinery in November 2023.

November 13, 2023

Empowering decision-makers one thermal image at a time

As governments, organisations and individual change-makers across the globe are ramping up efforts to tackle the climate crisis, there’s an innovative and novel way to help you take real, impactful action.

October 9, 2023

World first in high resolution satellite thermal imaging defines new era of climate monitoring

SatVu receives world-first high resolution thermal imagery from recently launched thermal imaging satellite: HotSat-1

June 13, 2023

The ‘World’s Thermometer’ reaches orbit - SatVu's Revolutionary "HotSat-1" successfully launches

SatVu, the trailblazing climate tech company, announces the successful launch of its groundbreaking thermal imaging satellite: "HotSat-1."

June 7, 2023

SatVu's Revolutionary "HotSat-1" Set to Launch, Unleashing Unprecedented Thermal Monitoring Capabilities

SatVu, the trailblazing climate tech company, announces the highly anticipated launch of its groundbreaking thermal imaging satellite: "HotSat-1."

June 2, 2023

Pioneering space tech to accelerate decarbonisation of housing

A pioneering space technology has been deployed for the first time in the UK to map heat loss from houses.

June 2, 2023

Breaking barriers in climate action: Satellite Vu raises further £12.7m bringing investment total to £30.5m

Satellite Vu announces a total of £30.5m ($37.9m) raised in Venture Capital funding.

April 6, 2023

Satellite Vu receives funding to catalyse efficiency across commercial solar farms

Continuing our mission to address global challenges through the use of satellite technology, we’re proud to announce that we have received over £300K in funding to conduct industrial research for our SARM-PV project from The Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF9).

March 14, 2023

Innovative thermal imaging technology piloted at Surrey Research Park

Surrey Research Park’s ambition is to reach Net Zero by 2030 using Satellite Vu’s data to help them map the energy efficiency of their buildings.

February 9, 2023

£81M commitment to access ‘The World’s Thermometer’

Satellite Vu secures £81 million worth of purchase options from thirty companies for their Early Access Programme.

November 22, 2022

Japan Space Imaging Corporation signs up to Satellite Vu’s Early Access Option Programme

Equipped with Satellite Vu’s data and insights, JSI will expand their global imaging portfolio with high-resolution thermal data for any location on the planet.

October 11, 2022

Camilla Taylor appointed CFO for Satellite Vu ahead of satellite launch

Satellite Vu has hired industry veteran Camilla Taylor as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ahead of their upcoming satellite launch.

September 28, 2022

Satellite Vu partners with Viasat to ensure rapid service to customers

Satellite Vu has partnered with Viasat to ensure rapid commanding, reception and dissemination of thermal imagery from Satellite Vu’s satellites.

September 22, 2022

Satellite Vu signs second SpaceX launch contract to accelerate deployment of thermal monitoring capabilities from space

Satellite Vu has signed a second SpaceX launch contract for their second satellite, doubling their thermal data collection capacity, faster than planned, amidst rising climate concerns.

September 21, 2022

Satellite Vu becomes a supporter of the Terra Carta - Sustainable Markets Initiative

Supporting the SMI Terra Carta mandate, we help represent the growing Earth Observation contingent, deploying valuable ESG-aligned data and analytics.

July 21, 2022

Satellite Vu and SSTL commission satellite clone to double climate data collection

Satellite Vu has commissioned a new clone of its original satellite in collaboration with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) to double its data collection capacity.

June 20, 2022

Satellite Vu Selects Orbit Logic Planning Software for Thermal Imaging Constellation

Satellite Vu selects Orbit Logic’s collection planning software for the operation of its planned constellation of high resolution thermal imaging satellites.

June 7, 2022

Satellite Vu partners with Landmark to provide vital climate change data to the UK land and property sector

Satellite Vu have partnered with Landmark Information Group to provide vital climate data to the real estate market.

March 1, 2022

Lockheed Martin invest in Satellite Vu to bring its world-first climate change technology to the US

American investors Lockheed Martin and In-Q-Tel have spotted the potential of a British aerospace company producing the world’s first highest resolution infrared data sets available from space.

February 21, 2022

UK satellite firm signs launch deal with SpaceX

UK satellite firm signs launch deal with SpaceX - Satellite Vu will share a ride into space on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to green the planet.

January 28, 2022

Satellite Vu to publicly share carbon emissions data in major climate change commitment

Satellite Vu are set to make their carbon emissions data available to the public to raise awareness and promote accountability towards business sustainability.

December 16, 2021

Satellite Vu signs deal with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. to build world’s first high resolution thermal imaging satellite

British scale-up Satellite Vu has formally signed a contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) to build its first satellite.

October 21, 2021

British Satellite scale-up raises £15m to help battle Climate Change

British satellite scale-up Satellite Vu, founded in 2016, has successfully raised £15 million ($20.7 million), as it looks to ramp up its plans to launch seven thermal and infrared imaging satellites into space that will be able to provide real-time data on how green every building on the planet is.

April 24, 2021

Satellite Vu raises £3.6m (US$5m) for high-resolution thermal satellite insights to support the green industrial revolution

Satellite Vu has raised a £3.6m (US$5m) seed round.

December 17, 2020

Satellite Vu chosen by Euroconsult as the 2020 FinSpace Top Tech Startup

Over a hundred companies competed for this prestigious fourth annual award that recognises the most promising and consequential tech startup company in the satellite imagery and analytics industry.

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First light, real insight: SatVu's HotSat-2 early images monitor live activity at three of the world's most strategic energy sites

First light, real insight: SatVu's HotSat-2 early images monitor live activity at three of the world's most strategic energy sites

SatVu adds key hires following HotSat-2 launch success and prepares for growth

SatVu Set to Revolutionise Earth Intelligence with the Successful Launch of their HotSat-2 Thermal Satellite

SatVu HotSat-2 to launch on the Transporter-16 Rideshare Mission with SpaceX

NATO Innovation Fund backs Thermal Intelligence with multi-million SatVu investment

SatVu brings national security veteran Scott Herman in as Chief Technology Officer

Thermal eyes on global data-centre expansion

We will give everyone access to thermal intelligence in 2026

SatVu releases first-of-its-kind thermal image revealing true operational activity inside major U.S. data centre

Unlocking the operational reality of industrial assets

COP30 exposed the gaps in climate observation. Thermal intelligence fills them.

SatVu strengthens NATO’s space-based intelligence through thermal imaging collaboration

SatVu brings thermal intelligence to the U.S. through partnership with America’s mapping leader

IHI agrees collaboration with SatVu on Thermal Infrared (IR) Satellite Constellation Development

From Heat to Carbon: SatVu and Floodlight pioneer a new era of industrial emissions monitoring

High-res, high-confidence, real-world thermal intelligence: This is SatVu’s Thermal Visual Product

UK’s SatVu secures multi-million ESA contract to power climate and security intelligence

SatVu and Floodlight demonstrate facility-level emissions tracking

SatVu teams with five industry leaders to advance defence and intelligence data in NGA’s Luno A & B programmes

The Invisible Economy: How thermal imaging reveals industrial & energy market trends

SatVu on TIME's World Top Greentech Companies 2025 list

Earth Day 2025: How thermal intelligence empowers climate solutions

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of High-Resolution Thermal Imagery

SatVu’s HotSat-1 Archive Available to U.S. Government Agencies Through The Global Data Marketplace

From space to savings: SatVu and the University of Glasgow develop Heat Loss Index with European Space Agency funding

SatVu Wins €1m ESA Marketplace Support for Groundbreaking High-Resolution Thermal Imaging Project in the Energy Sector

SatVu’s HotSat-1 data now available for groundbreaking Earth observation research

SatVu secures 20M cash injection to expand high-resolution thermal imaging for global climate action

Revolutionising urban greening: OPO’s nature data platform integrates SatVu’s data to enhance city planning

SUHORA and SatVu form a multi-year strategic alliance to provide Spaceborne High Resolution Thermal Sensing and analytics

SatVu propels expansion plans with contract signing for next two satellites: HotSat-2 and HotSat-3

Advancing Climate Action: The Transformative Power of SatVu's Thermal Imagery

SatVu Empowers Urban Planning and Climate Resilience Efforts with High-Resolution Thermal Satellite Imagery

Use case: Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center, North Korea

HotSat-1's pathfinder success transforms setback into opportunity for SatVu

Thermal images from space bring new perspectives to global climate challenges at COP28

Use case: Al Zour Refinery, Kuwait

Empowering decision-makers one thermal image at a time

World first in high resolution satellite thermal imaging defines new era of climate monitoring

The ‘World’s Thermometer’ reaches orbit - SatVu's Revolutionary "HotSat-1" successfully launches

SatVu's Revolutionary "HotSat-1" Set to Launch, Unleashing Unprecedented Thermal Monitoring Capabilities

Pioneering space tech to accelerate decarbonisation of housing

Breaking barriers in climate action: Satellite Vu raises further £12.7m bringing investment total to £30.5m

Satellite Vu receives funding to catalyse efficiency across commercial solar farms

Innovative thermal imaging technology piloted at Surrey Research Park

£81M commitment to access ‘The World’s Thermometer’

Japan Space Imaging Corporation signs up to Satellite Vu’s Early Access Option Programme

Camilla Taylor appointed CFO for Satellite Vu ahead of satellite launch

Satellite Vu partners with Viasat to ensure rapid service to customers

Satellite Vu signs second SpaceX launch contract to accelerate deployment of thermal monitoring capabilities from space

Satellite Vu becomes a supporter of the Terra Carta - Sustainable Markets Initiative

Satellite Vu and SSTL commission satellite clone to double climate data collection

Satellite Vu Selects Orbit Logic Planning Software for Thermal Imaging Constellation

Satellite Vu partners with Landmark to provide vital climate change data to the UK land and property sector

Lockheed Martin invest in Satellite Vu to bring its world-first climate change technology to the US

UK satellite firm signs launch deal with SpaceX

Satellite Vu to publicly share carbon emissions data in major climate change commitment

Satellite Vu signs deal with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. to build world’s first high resolution thermal imaging satellite

British Satellite scale-up raises £15m to help battle Climate Change

Satellite Vu raises £3.6m (US$5m) for high-resolution thermal satellite insights to support the green industrial revolution

Satellite Vu chosen by Euroconsult as the 2020 FinSpace Top Tech Startup