https://spacewatch.global/tag/pekka-laurila/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:03:26 +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/pekka-laurila/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/iceye-and-ssc-sign-letter-of-intent-to-strengthen-nordic-and-nato-space-based-capabilities/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69155 Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and ICEYE have signed a Letter of Intent to explore expanded collaboration in key space and defense-related areas. Signed at the NATO Arctic Space Forum, the LOI targets potential SSC – ICEYE synergies across mission development, satellite operations and launch capabilities. The Letter also leverages the complementary strengths of both companies to support future mission development, satellite operations, and launch capabilities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/iceye-signs-satellite-acquisition-agreement-with-the-finnish-defense-forces/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67575 The Finnish Defense Forces have contracted ICEYE for SAR satellites following the Letter of Intent both parties signed in June. The agreement will significantly enhance the Finnish Defense Forces' intelligence and surveillance capabilities from space. The acquisition includes ICEYE’s SAR satellites and the technical systems and equipment necessary to establish a sovereign, space-based surveillance capability for the Finnish Defense Forces]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/finland-ministry-of-defense-selects-iceye-for-space-based-intelligence/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66035 ICEYE and the Finnish Ministry of Defense are partnering to enable the Finnish Defense Forces to acquire ICEYE SAR satellites. The cooperation aims to enhance the Defense Forces’ intelligence and surveillance capabilities from space.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/iceye-scales-operations-and-investments-in-rd-amid-funding-from-business-finland/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65934 ICEYE is launching a major investment program exceeding €250 million to expand its satellite manufacturing capabilities, accelerate technology development, and strengthen its position as a global leader in space and defense technologies. To this end, Business Finland has awarded €41.1 million in funding, including €5.7 million in non-dilutive R&D grants and €35.4 million in development loans]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/03/iceye-demonstrates-sar-video-capability-from-current-sar-satellite-constellation/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 06:00:25 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=20462 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/iceye-dark-vessel-detection-now-globally-available-for-government-organisations/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 06:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18725 ICEYE announced on 20 January 2020 the launch of its global Dark Vessel Detection solution for governmental maritime security customers. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/09/two-recently-launched-iceye-sar-satellites-commissioned-added-to-commercial-constellation/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 05:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15959 ICEYE's two SAR satellites launched in July 2019 have finalized their initial commissioning, and are available for customer data orders. ]]>