AAC Clyde Space has successfully launched the first two satellites in its VIREON Earth Observation constellation. The satellites were launched on SpaceX's Transporter-16 mission on Monday 30 March. Both VIREON-1 and VIREON-2 have been deployed into orbit and will now begin their commissioning phase. Initial signals have been received from the satellites, confirming that both spacecraft are functioning as expected following launch.
VIREON is designed to balance detail, coverage and revisit frequency, delivering data that is well suited for operational monitoring at scale. The system provides the right level of detail to enable meaningful and cost-effective analysis of land and vegetation. Combined with data processing capabilities, VIREON is designed to support practical use of Earth observation data in real-world resource management.
"VIREON addresses a clear need in the market for Earth Observation data that can be used operationally and at scale," says Luis Gomes, CEO of AAC Clyde Space. "VIREON is designed to provide a cost-effective balance of coverage, detail and frequency, enabling practical monitoring of land and natural resources. With this constellation we are expanding our capacity to deliver data services to more customers."
The satellites will now enter a commissioning phase during which onboard systems and payload performance will be tested and calibrated before operational data services begin. The duration of commissioning varies depending on operational conditions, and may take several weeks or months before the satellites are fully operational. Following commissioning, the VIREON satellites will begin delivering Earth Observation data under initial customer agreements, with capacity to support additional customers over time.
In parallel with launch preparations, AAC Clyde Space has initiated procurement of components for VIREON-3 and VIREON-4. With four satellites, the VIREON constellation is designed to provide the coverage and revisit rates required to support commercial and institutional applications. The full constellation supports AAC Clyde Space's expansion within space-based data services.
About VIREON
VIREON is an Earth Observation constellation developed by AAC Clyde Space to provide reliable insight into change on land and in vegetation. Through frequent observations over targeted areas, VIREON delivers analysis-ready data that supports informed decision-making across applications such as agriculture, forestry and environmental management.
The VIREON constellation was developed through the xSPANCION programme, co-funded by the UK Space Agency through the European Space Agency (ESA).
For more information:
Håkan Tribell, Director of Marketing and Communications,
e-mail: investor@aac-clydespace.com, phone: +46 707 230382, website: http://www.aac-clyde.space.
ABOUT AAC CLYDE SPACE
AAC Clyde Space provides small satellite technologies and services that help governments, businesses and institutions access high-quality data from space. Covering satellite components, mission services and space-based data delivery, the company offers end-to-end solutions that turn space-based intelligence into real-world impact. Applications include weather monitoring, maritime safety, security and defence, agriculture and forestry.
AAC Clyde Space is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, with operations also in the UK, Netherlands, South Africa and the USA. The company's shares are traded on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm (Ticker: AAC) and on the US OTCQX Market (OTCQX: ACCMF). The Company's Certified Adviser is DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB.
