The latest satellite deployment enhances Earth
Observation capabilities for ICEYE and its customers, and marks the
second mission ICEYE has executed for Space42.
HELSINKI, Jan. 15,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in
synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for
high-fidelity Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural
catastrophe solutions, has successfully launched and deployed four
new SAR satellites into orbit. The satellites were integrated via
Exolaunch and successfully lifted off on January 14 aboard
the Transporter-12 Rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. Each spacecraft has
established communication, and early routine operations are
underway.
Including today's launch, ICEYE has launched 44 satellites into
orbit for the company and its customers since 2018. ICEYE now
exclusively launches satellites that deliver 25 cm resolution, the
highest fidelity in the industry. ICEYE plans to launch more than
20 new satellites annually in 2025 and beyond.
The new satellites serve both ICEYE's commercial and dedicated
customer missions and were manufactured by ICEYE in Finland and by ICEYE US in the United States. The satellites include the
second ICEYE satellite for Space42, a UAE-based AI-powered
SpaceTech company with a global reach, for the company's previously
announced Earth Observation Space Program.
"Through the continuous and reliable deployment of new
satellites into the ICEYE constellation, we are reinforcing our
leadership position in Earth Observation. ICEYE's revolutionary
satellites have a ground-breaking combination of capabilities -
smaller size and high performance - which ICEYE as the only company
in the market can deliver to customers. Our team is focused on our
commitment to working as a trusted partner for governments and
industries worldwide. With today's announcement, we also celebrate
the launch of the second ICEYE satellite for Space42, and we look
forward to further successful collaboration on their missions and
developing the UAE's space capabilities," said Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and Co-Founder of
ICEYE.
Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of
Bayanat Smart Solutions, Space42, said: "Foresight-2 has furthered
the UAE's position as a global leader in satellite-based Earth
observation, while enabling us to strengthen our credentials as a
multi-orbit satellite operator. Through the SAR constellation, we
continue to drive the development of our local satellite
manufacturing capabilities, while boosting nation-wide preparedness
for emergency response; ensuring we deliver maximum value to our
customers in the region and beyond."
The new satellites further expand the world's largest SAR
constellation, owned and operated by ICEYE. SAR satellites can
image any location on the Earth's surface in any environmental
condition, day or night. SAR data provides precise, near real-time
insights for ICEYE's government and commercial customers.
ICEYE's previous launch in December
2024 successfully deployed two new satellites into the
constellation. During 2024 ICEYE successfully launched nine new
satellites.
About ICEYE
ICEYE delivers unparalleled persistent monitoring capabilities
to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth, faster
and more accurately than ever before.
Owning the world's largest synthetic aperture radar (SAR)
satellite constellation, ICEYE provides objective, near real-time
insights, ensuring that 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 delivers intelligence in sectors such as
insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, security,
maritime monitoring, and finance, enabling decision-making that
contributes to community resilience and sustainable
development.
ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, the UK, Australia, Japan, UAE, Greece, and the US. We have more than 700
employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth
by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
Media contact: press@iceye.com
Visit www.iceye.com and follow ICEYE on LinkedIn and X for the
latest updates and insights.
About Space42
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech
company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial
analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the
Earth from space. Established in 2024 following the successful
merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42's global reach allows it
to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in
governments, enterprises, and communities. Space42 comprises of two
business units: Yahsat Space Services and Bayanat Smart Solutions.
The Yahsat Space Services unit focuses on upstream satellite
operations for both fixed and mobility satellite solutions. The
Bayanat Smart Solutions unit integrates geospatial data acquisition
and processing with AI to inform decision-making, enhance
situational awareness, and improve operational efficiency.
Space42's major shareholders include G42, Mubadala and IHC.
For more information, visit: space42.ai
Media Contact: Media@space42.ai
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