SI Imaging Services secures contract for 25cm resolution SpaceEye-T imagery

SI Imaging Services has signed a multi-million-euro, multi-year contract with a European customer to lease capacity on its newly launched SpaceEye-T optical satellite, which delivers native 25cm resolution. The South Korean Earth observation solutions provider says the agreement underscores growing international interest in its Satellite-as-a-Service (Sat-aaS) model. Under the Sat-aaS model, customers don’t need to own a satellite to benefit from it. Instead, they secure dedicated access to SpaceEye-T’s tasking capacity, enabling them to collect imagery over chosen areas and receive the data in near real-time.

The multi-year deal marks a milestone for Korea’s commercial satellite technology, underlining its growing competitiveness in a field long dominated by Europe and the USA, where leading commercial satellites typically provide 30cm resolution.

Launched by SpaceX in March 2025, SpaceEye-T was fully funded, developed and owned by Satrec Initiative, the parent company of SI Imaging Services. Offering 25cm-resolution optical imagery, it is currently among the highest-resolution commercial satellites in orbit.

Moongyu Kim, CEO of SI Imaging Services, stated: "The Sat-aaS model offers clear advantages in terms of data accessibility and security, with global demand rising rapidly. In this context, the agreement shows that SpaceEye-T has earned international trust, marking a significant step in joining the global space industry trend."