[ad_1]
2024-03-05
ICEYE strengthens its persistent Earth observation capabilities with the successful launch of three new satellites.
HELSINKI, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ICEYE, a global leader in persistent monitoring and solutions for natural disasters, successfully launched three additional synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites in March 4, 2024, including an in-orbit technology demonstrator with a 1200 MHz radar bandwidth that will enable 25 cm imaging. The satellites were integrated via the Exolaunch launch integrator and successfully lifted off aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-10 rideshare from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. Each spacecraft has established communication and the first routine operations are underway.
two of the three SAR The satellites launched on the mission are manufactured by ICEYE US, while one is an in-orbit technology demonstrator manufactured by ICEYE in Finland. The in-orbit demonstrator model features an upgrade to ICEYE’s unique before being available to ICEYE customers.
“Our growing constellation provides an objective and reliable source of intelligence, enabling faster and more accurate response to changes taking place anywhere on the planet.” Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and co-founder of ICEYE. “The launch of the 1200 MHz bandwidth technology demonstrator delivers 25 cm resolution SAR imagery, unlocking a new level of clarity and detail for high-priority decision making.”
The launched satellites include advanced radar that enables significant improvements in image quality, faster downlink speeds for more agile image collections, and better integration with ICEYE’s global network of ground stations.
Eric JensenCEO of ICEYE US, said: “Our partners require reliable and persistent change detection to address emerging and urgent needs. We are proud to add two additional US-built satellites to our constellation, strengthening our commitment to providing insights strategic solutions for our defense, intelligence, civil and commercial clients.
ICEYE has successfully deployed 34 spacecraft since 2018 and operates the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation, which can image any location on the Earth’s surface in any environmental conditions, day or night. SAR data provides accurate information for ICEYE’s commercial and government customers in near real-time.
ICEYE plans to launch up to 15 satellites in 2024.
About ICEYE
ICEYE offers unparalleled persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes anywhere on Earth, faster and more accurately than ever before.
With the world’s largest constellation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, ICEYE provides objective, near-real-time information, ensuring customers have unmatched access to actionable data, day or night, even in challenging environmental conditions. As a trusted partner to governments and commercial industries, ICEYE provides intelligence in sectors such as insurance, natural disaster response and recovery, security, maritime monitoring and finance, enabling decision-making that contributes to community resilience and sustainable development.
ICEYE is based in Finland and operates from five international locations. ICEYE has more than 600 employees, inspired by a shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth observation.
For more information please visit: www.iceye.com
Follow ICEYE on LinkedIn and x for the latest updates and insights.
CONTACT: press@iceye.com
See original content: