ICEYE releases under 1 meter resolution radar imagery from SAR microsatellites

HELSINKI - ICEYE, a leader in small satellite synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) technology, is the first in the world to achieve better than 1 meter resolution imagery from under-100kg (220 pounds) SAR satellites. With new satellites being launched still during 2019, ICEYE continues to develop and optimize its imaging capabilities further for customers in both commercial and government segments.

ICEYE's newly deployed Spotlight imaging mode enables under 1 meter radar imaging from the company's satellites. With Spotlight imaging, the satellite focuses its energy on a smaller area for a longer time, resulting in more data received from the same location. This in turn can be processed into more detailed imagery.

High-resolution radar satellite images are uniquely helpful for both distinguishing small objects, and for accurately classifying larger objects such as vessels. These added capabilities of ICEYE's SAR satellites are especially valuable in resolving challenges in sectors such as emergency response, finance, civil government, and maritime security.