The London-based thermal infrared satellite firm – which aims to become the ‘The World’s Thermometer’ – says the launch of HotSat-2 will be followed by HotSat-3 in 2025. It aims to build a nine satellite constellation in total.

The mid Wave Infra-Red (MWIR) thermal imaging satellite will be manufactured by SSTL – in Guildford, Surrey – replicating its production of HOTSAT-1.

SatVu received the first high resolution thermal imagery from HOTSAT-1 back in October 2023, but then it failed in orbit six months after its June 2023 launch.

The company says it is “leveraging insights gained from their inaugural mission to develop informative and analytics ready data products in preparation for the next launch”.

“With the signing of the HotSat-2 contract, commitment to HotSat-3, huge customer interest, and robust product plan, we’re accelerating our journey to shape the future of climate technology,” said Anthony Baker, CEO and Co-Founder of SatVu.