ICEYE launches four new satellites, supporting additional customer missionsICEYE launches four new satellites, supporting additional customer missions

The latest satellite deployment enhances Earth observation capabilities for ICEYE and its customers, and marks the second mission ICEYE has carried out for Space42.

ICEYE, a global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for high-fidelity Earth observation, persistent monitoring and natural disaster 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. Everyone has established communication and the first 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 offer 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 the commercial and dedicated missions of ICEYE’s customers and were manufactured by ICEYE in Finland and ICEYE US in the United States. The satellites include ICEYE’s second satellite for Space42, a UAE AI-based space technology company with global reach, for the company’s previously announced Earth Observation Space Program.

“Through the continuous and reliable deployment of new satellites in the ICEYE constellation, we are strengthening our leadership position in Earth Observation. ICEYE’s revolutionary satellites have an innovative combination of features – smaller size and high performance – that ICEYE, as the only company in the market, can offer customers. Our team is focused on our commitment to work as a reliable partner for governments and industries around the world. With today’s announcement, we also celebrate the launch of ICEYE’s second satellite for Space42, and we look forward to continuing to successfully collaborate 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 expanded the UAE’s position as a global leader in satellite-based Earth observation, while allowing 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 increasing national preparedness for emergency response, ensuring maximum value for 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 accurate, near real-time insights for ICEYE’s government and commercial customers.

ICEYE’s previous launch in December 2024 successfully deployed two new satellites in the constellation. During 2024, ICEYE successfully launched nine new satellites.

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