ICEYE US Receives First Task Order Under NASA Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program

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IRVINE, Calif.,  Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE US Inc, a leader in persistent monitoring of Earth with radar imaging satellites, received its first Task Order under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with NASA announced earlier this year.  The Task Order enables NASA to acquire ICEYE's synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) data for evaluation by scientific and academic communities to determine suitability for advancing NASA's Earth Science research objectives. The BPA is funded by the Earth Science Division of the Science Mission Directorate.   

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  • The Task Order enables NASA to acquire ICEYE's synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) data for evaluation by scientific and academic communities to determine suitability for advancing NASA's Earth Science research objectives.
  • Since 2020, NASA's Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program has been identifying, evaluating, and acquiring data from commercial sources aligned to NASA's Earth Science Division objectives.
  • "NASA is excited to evaluate ICEYE data in the context of our Earth Science Research, Analysis, and Applications portfolios," said Will McCarty, NASA CSDA Program Scientist.
  • ICEYE SAR data joins other types of satellite data from commercial remote sensing systems that have proven critical and complementary to NASA's capabilities.


ICEYE US Receives First Task Order Under NASA Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program

ICEYE US Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Satellite Imagery provides novel data source for NASA Earth Science Research                                     

IRVINE, Calif.,  Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE US Inc, a leader in persistent monitoring of Earth with radar imaging satellites, received its first Task Order under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with NASA announced earlier this year.  The Task Order enables NASA to acquire ICEYE's synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) data for evaluation by scientific and academic communities to determine suitability for advancing NASA's Earth Science research objectives. The BPA is funded by the Earth Science Division of the Science Mission Directorate.   

Since 2020, NASA's Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program has been identifying, evaluating, and acquiring data from commercial sources aligned to NASA's Earth Science Division objectives.

"NASA is excited to evaluate ICEYE data in the context of our Earth Science Research, Analysis, and Applications portfolios," said Will McCarty, NASA CSDA Program Scientist.  "With the advent of SAR from commercial sources like ICEYE, we are interested in how these small satellite constellations can complement existing NASA datasets and capabilities.  Ultimately, we aim to utilize these data to provide new perspectives to the science priorities of the Earth Science Division."

The agreement between ICEYE US and NASA represents a significant milestone for commercial SAR in the United States. It is the first example of NASA gaining access to data from a radar imaging constellation, including an archive of tens of thousands of ICEYE images.  Such access offers the distinct benefit of supporting advanced time series analysis of Earth's surface - measurements that have not been previously available to the NASA community.  ICEYE SAR data is being provided with broad licensing authority to maximize the collaborative utility for research. ICEYE SAR data joins other types of satellite data from commercial remote sensing systems that have proven critical and complementary to NASA's capabilities.

"We are privileged to support NASA's Earth Science goals with our radar satellite imagery through this first Task Order," said Eric Jensen, ICEYE US CEO. "ICEYE sensors provide a persistent source of information for important research concerning geology, topography, and climate change among other fields. The CSDA program is an excellent example of NASA leveraging private sector investments for public benefit, in this case increasing the resilience of society by deepening our understanding of Earth's evolution," he said.

ICEYE US operates satellites from a Missions Operations Center in Irvine, California.  The company owns and operates a constellation of SAR satellites, each weighing about 220 pounds, which provide persistent monitoring of locations anywhere on Earth in near-real time. 

SAR offers a distinct advantage over traditional electro-optical (EO) imagery. While EO imaging requires a light source to illuminate locations - much like a camera does - SAR uses electromagnetic waves to construct images. This means SAR satellites can detect what is happening on land or sea, day or night, in any weather, without being obscured by cloud cover, dust or smoke.

ABOUT ICEYE US
ICEYE US builds and operates SAR spacecraft from its manufacturing and mission control center in Irvine, California. The company delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on Earth through the provision of remote sensing data, the delivery of turnkey space systems, and by offering advanced analytic solutions. SAR imagery enables objective, data-driven decisions for end users in sectors such as Earth science, natural catastrophe response, and natural resource management. ICEYE's data can be collected day or night, and even through cloud cover. For more information, please visit www.iceye.com

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