GEOStare SV2 Satellite Exceeds Mission Expectations
Marks Three Years of Earth Observation
The GEOStare SV2, launched by Terran Orbital on May 15, 2021, has marked three years of providing commercial satellite imagery.
“The data collected by GEOStare SV2 has surpassed our expectations.”
Benjamin Bahney, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
GEOStare SV2 is a collaboration between Terran Orbital and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The space vehicle integrates LLNL’s Monolithic Telescope (MonoTele) technology with Terran Orbital’s expertise producing high-reliability space vehicles. Developed through a four-year, $6 million cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA), this mission demonstrates the power of collaboration in advancing compact satellites for commercial applications.
“GEOStare SV2’s MonoTele technology is producing exceptional high-resolution images in a small, cost-effective package,” said Marc Bell, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer at Terran Orbital. “We are incredibly proud to partner with Lawrence Livermore to accomplish this feat.”
Beyond capturing over 60,000 Earth images and 94,000 deep space images, GEOStare SV2 has served as a valuable testbed for Terran Orbital. The space vehicle has facilitated critical software updates, including new capabilities like Resident Space Object (RSO) tracking capabilities, and advanced ground imaging modes. This ongoing mission has also fostered collaboration within the industry, paving the way for future partnerships.
“The data collected by GEOStare SV2 has surpassed our expectations,” said Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Space Program Leader Benjamin Bahney. “This mission is a testament to the potential of MonoTele technology and paves the way for a new generation of high-performance, small satellite imaging systems.”