https://spacewatch.global/tag/anthony-baker/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 08 May 2026 07:16:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/anthony-baker/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/satvus-hotsat-2-first-light-images-reveal-live-activity-at-three-globally-strategic-energy-sites/ Fri, 08 May 2026 07:16:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73728 SatVu has released first light imagery from HotSat-2, the second satellite in its commercial high resolution thermal imaging constellation, marking the company's transition from development to operational thermal intelligence. The imagery captures activity and delivers a new layer of information and operational insights at three strategically significant energy sites; Hermanos Díaz (Cuba), Jamnagar (India) and Gorgon LNG (Australia), across three different geopolitical contexts.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/satvu-closes-30m-in-funding-to-scale-commercially-and-accelerate-thermal-constellation-build-out/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71307 SatVu has closed a £30m ($40m) funding round as it accelerates from single-satellite demonstration to execution of a multi-satellite constellation. The successful round brings the company's total equity funding to £60m ($80m). This funding will help SatVu through its next value inflection point, supporting near-term launches and accelerating the build-out necessary for persistent, scalable thermal intelligence. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/satvu-brings-in-national-security-veteran-scott-herman-as-chief-technology-officer/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70685 SatVu has announced the appointment of Scott Herman as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as the company scales delivery of thermal intelligence for National Security, Economic, and Environmental Monitoring missions. Herman will subsequently lead SatVu’s technology and platform strategy, overseeing the evolution of its product development and analytics platform to support persistent, 24/7 day-and-night operational use by government and allied customers.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/satvu-strengthens-natos-space-based-intelligence-through-thermal-imaging-collaboration/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68469 SatVu has announced its participation in NATO’s Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) initiative. As part of this effort, SatVu has delivered an Infrared Familiarization program to NATO personnel at the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) headquarters in The Hague. The APSS initiative is a multi-year, multi-domain, multinational effort towards enhancing space-based intelligence sharing across the Alliance. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/satvu-is-partnering-with-sanborn-to-bring-thermal-intelligence-to-the-u-s/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67934 SatVu has signed a multi-year partnership with Sanborn Map Company, Inc. (Sanborn), an American geospatial solutions providers. The alliance integrates SatVu’s advanced thermal infrared data into Sanborn’s suite of mapping and analytical services, delivering operational intelligence to government, infrastructure, and commercial customers across the United States.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/ihi-partners-with-satvu-for-the-development-of-a-thermal-infrared-satellite-constellation/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67557 IHI Corporation has reached an agreement with SatVu on the development of a constellation to strengthen Japanese sovereign capability. A signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IHI and SatVu will subsequently hold tomorrow, September 10, 2025, during the "DSEI UK" defense event in London, United Kingdom.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/satvu-secures-esa-contract-to-power-climate-and-security-intelligence/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66016 SatVu has won an ESA contract to supply advanced thermal data to the Copernicus Contributing Mission program. Spanning a three-year period, the agreement marks the first Category 1 CCM contract for a UK company and was officially announced at the Living Planet Symposium in Vienna. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/satvu-joins-ngas-consortium-for-luno-a-b-geoint-programs/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65941 SatVu is partnering with five key industry players to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) Luno A & B programs. These collaborations will provide the NGA with cutting-edge commercial data to enhance defense and intelligence operations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/satvu-wins-esa-marketplace-support-for-thermal-imaging/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62855 SatVu has secured a €1 million project to reduce its time-to-market and scale up its operations by partnering with one of the world’s foremost independent energy and commodities trading companies.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/satvu-secures-20m-to-expand-thermal-imaging-for-climate-action/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62614 SatVu has announced that it secured £20 million in strategic funding, comprising a £10 million landmark equity round co-led by European venture capital firm Adara Ventures and existing investor Molten Ventures, and an insurance payout. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/suhora-and-satvu-form-a-multi-year-strategic-alliance/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:00:09 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55456 SUHORA has signed a new exclusive contract with SatVu, a UK-based high-resolution Thermal Satellite imaging company. This Strategic collaboration between SUHORA and SatVu unlocks huge potential for the users and industries in the region. The signing happened during the recently held Geospatial World Forum 2024. This significant collaboration, marked by signing the multi-year contract, solidifies the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/satvu-releases-first-light-imagery-from-hotsat-1/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51565 SatVu has released the First Light imagery from its thermal imaging satellite, HOTSAT-1, at the same time as announcing its move into commercial operations. For the Company, the milestone is a major step forward towards a new era in Earth observation and climate monitoring. SatVu launched HOTSAT-1 into orbit in June aboard a SpaceX rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/japan-space-imaging-corporation-signs-deal-with-satellite-vu/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45009 British satellite operator Satellite Vu, has signed a multimillion pound purchase option with Japanese satellite remote sensing commercial services provider Japan Space Imaging Corporation (JSI), following the opening of Satellite Vu’s Early Access Option Programme (EAOP), the company said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/satellite-vu-aids-green-recovery/ Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24299&preview=true&preview_id=24299 Pioneering NewSpace company, Satellite Vu, is preparing to provide a disruptive service to those who tackle critical global issues. Earth observation has become a key part of environmental monitoring, and Satellite Vu is poised to transform this market through the construction and launch of unique and ground-breaking satellites that will deliver infrared imaging with frequent re-visit times, both day and night.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/10/satellite-vu-scoops-best-international-startup-at-gitex-future-stars/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11026 Satellite Vu has taken the title of Best International Start-Up at the Supernova Challenge, part of the Future Stars event held during GITEX in Dubai last week. Satellite Vu, was invited to attend by the UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) as part of its Innovation Challenge. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/10/satellite-vu-to-attend-gitex-and-showcase-ground-breaking-technology/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 05:58:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=10814 Pioneering NewSpace company, Satellite Vu, will take part in GITEX Future Stars, the fastest growing start-up event in MENA and Southeast Asia.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/08/spacewatchgl-oped-uk-the-next-space-hub/ Sun, 19 Aug 2018 08:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=9975 The UK space sector is on the cusp of entering a new and golden age. As a country, the UK already has a thriving space sector with leading companies that have pioneered the small satellite industry, for example. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/06/satellite-vus-groundbreaking-technology-recognised-esa-fight-plastic-pollution/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 05:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8986 NewSpace company, Satellite Vu, has scooped first prize in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Ocean x Space competition.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/03/satellitevu_prepares_to_tackle_humanity_challenges/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 06:00:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7795 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]>