Hydrosat

Constellation field	Earth Observation, Infrared
Constellation info	First commercial space-based thermal imagery to track water stress, assess wildfire risk and support agricultural monitoring.
Constellation status	Prototype development
Launched satellites	0
Planned satellites	16
Form factor	Microsat, ?
Orbit	LEO
Manufacturer	Loft Orbital, ?
First launch	2023
Schedule tracking	Year behind "Loft Orbital to launch its first satellite mission in early 2022."
Notes	Hydrosat, a company planning to create a thermal infrared map of Earth, announced an agreement Dec. 9 with Loft Orbital to launch its first satellite mission in early 2022. Launches of VanZyl-1 and VanZyl-2, the company’s first fully operational commercial satellite missions. Both missions are due to launch next year, with VanZyl-1 securing a flight with Loft Orbital. The funding builds the company’s $15 million seed from 2021. “Hydrosat flew a prototype thermal infrared mission in January 2021 on a stratospheric balloon at 20-kilometer altitude with support from the U.S. Air Force Space Test Program.
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Company	Hydrosat
Previous names	Hybrid Propulsion
Oneliner	Hydrosat provides geospatial intelligence for food security, public safety, and the environment.
Funding	$35.6M
Country	US
Founded	2017
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Last modified: 2023-05-31

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