SFL Missions announced today it had been contracted by GHGSat to build two more satellites for its greenhouse gas monitoring constellation.
The satellites, GHGSat-C18 and C19, will join 18 other satellites developed for GHGSat of which 14 have been launched. As with all the other satellites built for GHGSat by SFL, the platform is the 15kg NEMO. SFL will have developed a total of eleven satellites for GHGSat.
GHGSat is currently waiting on the launch of GHGSat-C14 (Teodor) and C15 (Laila), developed by Spire Global, and now scheduled for no earlier than Nov. 19 on the SpaceX Transporter-15 mission. These satellites include hyperspectral sensors developed by Quebec City based ABB. The launch of GHGSat-C16 and C17, also developed by Spire Global, is expected in 2026 and is also expected to be launched on a SpaceX Transporter mission. Spire Global will have developed a total of seven satellites for GHGSat.
SFL Missions Director and CEO Dr. Robert E. Zee said, “SFL Missions is pleased that GHGSat continues to rely on our exceptional record of on-orbit success and space-proven microspace technology as the foundation for its industry-leading greenhouse gas monitoring constellation. Our smaller satellite platforms offer a combination of size, performance, and cost effectiveness that is unmatched in the aerospace sector today.”
Stéphane Germain, CEO of GHGSat added, “SFL has been a trusted partner throughout our journey, and their expertise has played a critical role in helping us push the boundaries of what’s possible in environmental monitoring. By leveraging their expertise in building microsatellite technology, we have been able to transform the emissions-monitoring industry with innovative, low-cost solutions that deliver actionable emissions data from space.”