Hydrosat has introduced its next-generation satellite constellation, Osiris, designed to provide higher-resolution imagery over a broader area than the company's existing VanZyl-1 and VanZyl-2 satellites. The first two Osiris units are scheduled for launch in 2025.
Each Osiris satellite features a payload with five integrated sensors. The system is designed for continuous operation, capturing data for the Discovery Platform, which allows users to monitor daily changes at specific locations. Current VanZyl satellites provide 30-meter resolution in visible near-infrared and 70-meter resolution in long-wave infrared.
The company is expanding its business model beyond data sales by offering its infrared payloads to third-party satellite operators. Hydrosat recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Kazakhstan to integrate its sensor technology and AI analytics into a national spacecraft.
Hydrosat reports that commercial revenue currently accounts for 40% of its total income. The company notes consistent growth in its commercial segment over the past three years and anticipates this trend will persist as it diversifies its customer base.
