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Unseenlabs, the French specialist in space-based radio frequency (RF) detection, announces the upcoming launch of its new satellites, BRO-17 and BRO-20. The mission, titled “LEVEL TWENTY,” is scheduled for liftoff in partnership with Exolaunch, a satellite integration provider, in November from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 rideshare mission. Expansion of BRO satellite constellation With the launch of BRO-17 and BRO-20, Unseenlabs is set to reach a new milestone in the expansion of its BRO satellite constellation. This achievement undercores the growing maturity of a system that has become a global benchmark in space-based RF detection. Thanks to its exclusive technology, Unseenlabs can detect and locate all types of vessels, including those absent from traditional monitoring systems, by intercepting their electromagnetic emissions. Monosatellite detection approach Founded in 2015, Unseenlabs has established itself as an international pioneer, already selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of the Copernicus Contributing Missions program.  Its technology relies on a monosatellite detection approach: unlike other systems that require multiple sensors, a single satellite is sufficient to geolocate a signal emitter. This architecture enables the delivery of fast, lightweight, and easily exploitable data, covering on average 300,000 km² per satellite pass and performing several thousand RF detections per day. Unseenlabs’ campaigns This capability has become essential for governments and private stakeholders facing challenges such as illegal fishing (IUU), marine pollution, and trafficking. In the Bay of Bengal, one of Unseenlabs’ campaigns revealed that nearly 10% of detected signals were not reported in traditional monitoring systems. In the Pacific Ocean, within the so-called High Seas Pockets, that number rose to 47%, underlining the scale of unseen maritime activities. Next generation of satellites “The launch of BRO-17 and BRO-20 represents a major milestone for Unseenlabs and the robustness of our technology,” said Clément Galic, CEO and Co-Founder of Unseenlabs, adding “Our satellites already provide decision-makers with crucial data to fight illegal fishing, monitor sensitive areas, and better understand strategic maritime dynamics. This launch also paves the way for our next generation of satellites, which will extend RF detection to land and space domains.” Broader range of signals Starting in 2026, Unseenlabs will deploy its second generation of satellites. This evolution will enable the detection of a broader range of signals, expanding RF monitoring capabilities beyond maritime to land and space domains. With this transition, the company will strengthen its position as a pioneer in space-based RF intelligence and take a decisive step toward multi-domain monitoring.

Unseenlabs, the pioneer in space-based radio frequency (RF) detection, announces the upcoming launch of its latest satellite, BRO-18. This new asset will expand Unseenlabs’ existing constellation and further strengthen its operational capabilities in tracking illegal and unreported maritime activity. The launch is scheduled for NET June 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with the support of Exolaunch. A concrete response to global maritime challenges Unseenlabs continues to position itself as a trusted partner for both public and private stakeholders BRO-18 will increase the revisit rate of Unseenlabs’ constellation, which is already operational across key strategic maritime zones worldwide. With the ability to precisely detect RF signals — even without cooperative transponders — Unseenlabs provides decision-makers with a unique capability to monitor, identify, and anticipate suspicious behaviours at sea. From maritime security and illegal fishing to environmental risk prevention and insurance risk modelling, Unseenlabs continues to position itself as a trusted partner for both public and private stakeholders. Critical challenges of security "This new satellite strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality, independent, and actionable data that supports strategic decision-making in an increasingly complex maritime environment," said Clément Galic, CEO and Co-Founder of Unseenlabs. He adds, "BRO-18 is part of our continued scale-up strategy, designed to support maritime actors facing critical challenges of sovereignty, security, and transparency." Sovereign technology designed for action Unseenlabs can detect and geolocate RF emitters at sea with high precision, day or night Thanks to its proprietary single-satellite technology, Unseenlabs can detect and geolocate RF emitters at sea with high precision, day or night, regardless of weather conditions.  This sovereign, agile approach provides governments, NGOs, insurers, and maritime operators with fast, reliable, and immediately actionable data to inform their operational systems. Heading toward 2026: A multi-domain surveillance strategy With BRO-18, Unseenlabs continues to deploy its first constellation dedicated to maritime surveillance. In parallel, the company is designing a second RF constellation, set for launch in 2026, that will expand coverage to land, air, and space domains. This evolution will broaden operational use cases and establish Unseenlabs as a key provider of multi-domain electromagnetic intelligence.

Unseenlabs, the world’s first radio frequency data and solutions provider for Maritime Domain Awareness, is announcing the successful launch of BRO-9, its ninth satellite.    It blasted into space as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-7 Mission from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It successfully made contact with BRO-9 a few hours after the launch. RF data collection Since 2019, Unseenlabs has launched in orbit nine satellites to provide radio frequency (RF) data and solutions to its customers for the geolocation and characterisation of ships at sea.   By extending its satellite constellation, Unseenlabs will be able to increase its RF data collection capabilities and continue improving its solutions. BRO-9 “We were pleased to successfully partner with Exolaunch and SpaceX for this launch,” Jonathan Galic, CTO & co-founder of Unseenlabs, stated. “BRO-9 is operational, and we are looking forward to using its capabilities to continue upgrading our solutions for our customers.”   “We are thrilled that the launch was a success. It is another step forward in the development of our constellation, and more broadly of Unseenlabs. It will allow us to meet the growing demand for RF data and solutions,” Clément Galic, CEO & co-founder, said.