Satellite Vu secure deal with Japanese Space Imaging firm

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Stephen Emerson

A Surrey aerospace firm has secured a multi-million pound purchase option with Japan Space Imaging Corporation (JSI).

Satellite Vu, who are based at the Surrey Research Park, are to enhance JSI's global imaging capability through their Early Access Option Programme (EAOP).

The EAOP provides high res' thermal imagery, products, and services such as satellite capacity.

The data will be generated by a network of satellites scheduled for launch in 2023. The satellites have the ability to monitor the temperature of any building on the planet in near real-time.

Anthony Baker, Founder and CEO of Satellite Vu, said: “We are excited to be working with JSI to provide our high-resolution data to expand and enhance their imaging portfolio and boost their national security efforts.

"The benefits of satellite technology and data from space are being felt across the globe, and the launch of our first thermal infrared monitoring satellites next year is the first step in our journey to providing high-quality, consistent data which can have a huge impact for governments and businesses.”

Koji Ueda, CEO and President of JSI said of the deal: “We are thrilled with this partnership with Satellite Vu. Our customers are already expressing their interest in the unique capabilities Satellite Vu brings into the market."

Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset. Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users. He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.