Space Imaging Middle East (SIME) announced that it has been assigned by Emirates Space Imaging (ESI) to oversee the operation of its Abu Dhabi-based SkyNode, its new compact ground receiving station. This partnership will introduce, for the first time in the region, a new generation of high-resolution imagery products directly from the Skybox Imaging satellite constellation.

Under the new agreement, SIME will oversee the collection, downlink, processing and distribution of sub-meter resolution satellite imagery and high-resolution, full motion video to the West Asia and East Africa region. Moreover, SIME’s partner company, European Space Imaging, will host ESI’s second SkyNode in Munich, and manage the distribution of products to Europe, North Africa and the CIS countries.

“We are extremely excited to introduce a new generation of imaging and remote sensing technology to the region,” said Managing Director of Space Imaging Middle East, Mohammad El Kadi. “Skybox’s frequent access to full-motion video and imagery will encourage greater and more diverse imagery applications within the regional market, and we are eager to be a driving force behind the continued growth of the industry as we strive to offer our clients access to the latest technology available.”

“We are pleased to bring Skybox’s capabilities to these regions through these collaborations,” said Skybox Senior Director, International Sales, Brian Leslie. “We are certain that our constellation approach, combined with our web-scale data platform, will address the growing demand in the region for more timely, high-resolution, high-quality imagery and video products.”

SkySat-1, Skybox’s first satellite of the planned 24-satellite constellation, was successfully launched on November 21, 2013, and is currently undergoing calibration. SkySat-1 captures sub-meter resolution color imagery, as well as high-resolution, full motion video. SkySat-2 and SkySat-3 are planned for launch in mid 2014 and early 2015, with the first block launch of 6 additional satellites planned for late 2015.

 

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