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SatVu, a British thermal imaging startup, has announced the start of commercial services for HotSat-2, marking its return to revenue-generating operations. This comes after its debut satellite failed in low Earth orbit in 2023. HotSat-2 is now operational, providing commercial thermal imaging services.
The successful deployment of HotSat-2 is significant for the commercial satellite industry, particularly in the realm of thermal imaging, which has various applications including defense and security. This technology can be used for surveillance, monitoring, and intelligence gathering.
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