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ICEYE Launches Four New Satellites

On March 15, 2025, ICEYE, the frontrunner in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, successfully deployed four new satellites, marking a significant milestone in Earth observation and monitoring. This launch includes the highly anticipated Generation 4 (Gen4) satellite, which represents a leap forward in imaging capabilities.

Advancements in Satellite Technology

The Gen4 satellite stands out for its unique capabilities in improving target detection and classification, addressing the growing needs of the global defense and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) markets. Each satellite boasts a high-resolution imaging capacity of 25 cm, significantly enhancing data quality and operational efficiency in critical situations such as disaster response or security applications.

The satellites were launched aboard a SpaceX Transporter-13 mission from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. They were integrated via Exolaunch and successfully established communication shortly after their deployment, with ongoing commissioning operations already underway.

Impacts on Defense and ISR Applications

With the addition of these new satellites, ICEYE's constellation now encompasses the largest network of SAR satellites on the planet. This relational increase in capacity allows for an impressive imaging area expansion from 150 km to 400 km swath width, doubling the size and radiated SAR power of previous models. Such advancements will provide vital support to customers in enhancing situational awareness and making timely decisions.

Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and Co-founder of ICEYE, emphasized the significance of Gen4: “This satellite continues our journey of innovation within the SAR sector. By addressing the urgent demand for space-based technology in defense, our development will facilitate critical ISR capabilities for allied nations.”

The enhanced parameters of the Gen4 satellite assist in detecting and classifying not only vessels and vehicles but also aircraft, thereby streamlining operations in defense and intelligence scenarios.

Future Plans

Since 2018, ICEYE has successfully launched 48 SAR satellites, and it intends to escalate its launch frequency, aiming for over 20 new satellites each year through 2025 and beyond. This ambition showcases ICEYE's commitment to establishing a resilient framework for intelligence use globally. Earlier in January 2025, the company also deployed four new satellites, setting the pace for its ongoing expansion.

ICEYE's commitment to delivering real-time insights and its effort to improve resilience and sustainable development in various sectors is unparalleled, making it a key partner in fields such as insurance, natural disaster response, security, and maritime monitoring.

With innovation at its core, ICEYE plans to explore and unveil additional capabilities of the Generation 4 technology in upcoming announcements, further bolstering its leadership position in the SAR sector.

About ICEYE

ICEYE is dedicated to transforming Earth observation through advanced radar technology, ensuring that critical monitoring of the planet happens faster and more accurately than ever. As the world's leading provider of SAR satellite capabilities, ICEYE aims to improve life on Earth by delivering actionable data, night or day, regardless of challenging environmental conditions. Their international presence includes offices in multiple countries, including Finland, Poland, and the United States, and a workforce dedicated to this mission.

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