en.Wedoany.com Reported - French maritime surveillance company Unseenlabs has announced the upcoming launch of its BRO-22 satellite, the first satellite built by a foreign private company to be carried by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) H3 launch vehicle. The launch is scheduled for June 10 between 09:53 and 11:52 (UTC+9) at JAXA's Tanegashima Space Center Yoshinobu Launch Complex, with satellite integration handled by Space BD.
BRO-22 is part of Unseenlabs' constellation dedicated to maritime surveillance using radio frequency (RF) signal detection. This launch is based on a memorandum of understanding previously signed between Unseenlabs and Space BD, marking the starting point of a long-term collaboration. Unseenlabs plans to launch more BRO constellation satellites via the H3 rocket in the future.
Clément Galic, CEO and co-founder of Unseenlabs, stated that the partnership with Space BD and JAXA is highly significant for the company. Japan is a strategic partner for France and Unseenlabs, and this ride on the H3 rocket represents another milestone in the constellation's development, supporting its goal of providing RF data for global maritime surveillance. Having already established a presence in the Asia-Pacific region through its Singapore office, this collaboration further underscores Unseenlabs' strong commitment to the region and its deep understanding of maritime surveillance challenges. The company's clients include governments, non-governmental organizations, public institutions, and private enterprises in the global maritime sector.
BRO-22 belongs to the first generation (Gen 1) of satellites, designed based on the company's proprietary single-satellite technology, with each satellite capable of operating independently. The satellite is dedicated to maritime surveillance through RF signal detection, capable of capturing RF signals emitted by vessels, enhancing the ability to detect, locate, and identify ships, including those not monitored by traditional AIS (Automatic Identification System). RF data collected by Unseenlabs satellites can be used to detect illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, illegal oil discharges at sea, and activities near critical infrastructure.
Unseenlabs plans to launch its first second-generation (Gen 2) satellites in the coming months to enhance RF signal detection capabilities and expand applications to multi-domain surveillance including maritime, land, and space. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in France, with an office in Singapore and a team in the United States, currently employing approximately 130 people. The partner Space BD is a Japanese company providing turnkey solutions for commercial space utilization, including satellite launches. As of January 2026, the company has supported over 100 satellite projects and more than 620 space experiment missions.
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