HotSat-2 thermal imagery of the Sasol Secunda complex in South Africa, showing the operational status of one of the world's largest synthetic fuel and chemicals facilities. Credit: SatVu
TAMPA, Fla. — British thermal imaging startup SatVu announced the start of commercial services June 29 for HotSat-2, marking a return to revenue-generating operations after its debut satellite failed in low Earth orbit in 2023.
HotSat-2 is now routinely delivering mid-wave infrared imagery to government and commercial customers following its launch in March, the company said, including for Norwegian defense and aerospace giant Kongsberg’s geospatial intelligence services.
“Many of our original HotSat-1 customers have recommitted to HotSat-2, with further announcements to come,” SatVu CEO and cofounder Anthony Baker told SpaceNews.
“We’ve used the time between the two missions to refine our products and customer service, including improved calibration that lets customers measure thermal change across a timeseries of imagery.”
