Satellite Vu

Satellite Vu is a UK-based climate technology company that provides insights into economic activity, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint through its space-enabled thermal monitoring technology. The company's core offering is a constellation of satellites equipped with thermal infrared cameras capable of measuring the temperature of any building on the planet in near real-time. This data enables industries, organizations, and governments to take critical action toward achieving Net Zero goals.

Satellite Vu's satellites specialize in the use of mid-wave infrared and thermal imaging technology, offering a resolution of 3.5 million compared to the existing available resolutions of 100 million. The satellites can provide data updates every one to two hours, ensuring coverage even at night. This technology allows landlords, insurers, and government agencies to access real-time temperature data about the Earth's built environment, enabling them to identify inefficient buildings, monitor heat loss, and track emissions.

Satellite Vu has already secured customer commitments through its Early Access Option Programme (EAP) valued at over GBP 128 million (USD 160 million) as of May 2023. The company's first satellite, dubbed 'The World's Thermometer', built in partnership with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), is scheduled for launch via SpaceX in June 2023. Additionally, Satellite Vu has commissioned a second satellite clone from SSTL to double its data collection capacity, expected to launch in early 2024.

In June 2022, the company partnered with Landmark Information Group to introduce thermal monitoring satellite data to the UK real estate sector, enabling property developers, investors, and building owners to assess and improve energy efficiency. Satellite Vu was acquired by an undisclosed entity.