constellr, founded in 2020 by former Fraunhofer scientists, designs and operates thermal satellites for defence and government operations. The German-headquartered company, with additional offices in Belgium, France, and the United States, provides defence-grade thermal intelligence through its HiVE (High-Precision Versatile Ecosphere) constellation, which delivers 1-2K calibrated accuracy in satellite thermal imaging.
The company's core technical domains span thermal satellite imaging, remote sensing, geospatial intelligence, and satellite operations. Its industry applications include national security, maritime awareness, urban dynamics, industrial monitoring, and food and water security. In January 2025, constellr successfully launched its SkyBee-1 satellite.
constellr raised €37 million in Series A funding to advance its satellite constellation and expand its geospatial intelligence capabilities. The company positions its work at the intersection of climate resilience and defence, aiming to address both security and environmental monitoring challenges through space-based thermal observation.
