SatRev, a JR Holding ASI portfolio company that manufactures small satellites, has been advancing in the satellite industry for a long time with its innovative approach to delivering Earth observation data. Grzegorz Zwoliński, CEO of SatRev, shared his plans for the future.
What interesting projects is SatRev planning this year?
Grzegorz Zwoliński, CEO of SatRev : In 2023, we will be finalizing a number of exciting projects. In October, together with Space X, we will launch the “Aman-1” satellite, launch two more medium-resolution “STORK” satellites, as well as eight high-resolution satellites based on our revolutionary DeploScope technology.
I recently returned from Oman, where we discussed expanding our cooperation with Oman. The plans include the delivery of further “Aman” satellites and the development of a ground station for communication and satellite operation. The aim of the cooperation is to provide comprehensive data and analytical solutions for monitoring the oil and gas industry of the Sultanate of Oman. This is a promising step in our further cooperation with
this country.
How does SatRev organize the launch of satellites into orbit?
What distinguishes us from other companies developing and producing nanosatellites is that we are not tied to one partner. This means that we can build nanosatellites and launch them in cooperation with any company. We do not have exclusive contracts with any of the space companies, so we are free to work with whoever best suits our customers’ needs.
How does SatRev work with various startup service providers?
We have extensive experience working with various launch service providers including but not limited to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Avio. This experience allowed us to limit the risk and offer our clients new possibilities, both in terms of price and availability.
We are in constant contact with new satellite launch companies to ensure that we stay ahead of the competition in terms of launch technology.
What makes you work with different space companies?
Our deployer platform is a real game-changer in the satellite industry. It is a key device that allows launching satellites into space, which is not covered by the services of most satellite companies. Having our own deployer, we can ensure that the launching process is smooth and efficient, which is beneficial for all cooperating entities.
You mentioned high-definition satellites, can you say more about that ?
Of course. Our DeploScope technology, developed for high-resolution nanosatellites, is a breakthrough in the satellite data acquisition industry. Basically, it allows us to deploy our optical system in orbit by placing it on smaller satellites than the competition. This makes it possible to create an infrastructure with much higher capacity, while being more efficient and cost-effective than traditional methods. We are incredibly proud of this technology and can’t wait to see where it will take us in the future.
You have informed about Virgin Orbit’s investment in SatRev, how is the process going?
Virgin Orbit completed its investment in SatRev in December last year, the shares were issued and the capital increase registered in the National Court Register.
Virgin Orbit announced a week-long shutdown, does this affect SatRev?
First of all, as I said, Virgin Orbit is already among our investors, it owns about 4% of shares and this will not change. In terms of operations, we don’t have an exclusive deal with Virgin Orbit. Of course, due to the fact that we have a strategic partnership with them, we plan to use Virgin Orbit’s launch capabilities as much as possible. However, if there are problems with their service in the near future, SatRev is secured by other service providers with whom we also have proven and successful relationships.