SatVu, leader in high-resolution thermal imaging from space, is partnering with five key industry players to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) Luno A & B programmes. These collaborations will provide the NGA with cutting-edge commercial data to enhance defence and intelligence operations.
The Luno B initiative forms part of the NGA’s broader strategy to integrate commercial geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) into national security efforts. It aims to provide timely access to high-quality, unclassified data and services, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.
SatVu’s primary role will be to provide and integrate its state-of-the-art thermal imagery with the other imaging capabilities offered by its teammates and Prime Contractors. This will enable the NGA to detect and monitor global activity patterns under challenging conditions - such as low-light environments - helping to identify trends, predict outcomes, and respond proactively to emerging threats and opportunities.
By combining SatVu’s high-resolution thermal imagery with the data and AI-powered analytics offered by its teammates, the collaboration will enhance key geospatial intelligence applications, including:
Speaking on the partnership, SatVu Founder and CEO, Anthony Baker, said: “Our collaboration with industry leaders reflects a shared commitment to advancing geospatial intelligence for national security and global resilience. By integrating SatVu’s high-resolution thermal imagery with cutting-edge data and analytics, we’re delivering a new activity layer to support mission-critical decision-making in the NGA’s Luno B program.”
SatVu’s next-generation thermal satellites are on track for launch, with HotSat-2 scheduled for Q4 2025 and HotSat-3 to follow within the next 12 months, further enhancing its capability to deliver real-time thermal intelligence from space.
