ScanWorld (and SPACEBEL) Joining ConstellR to Optimize Sustainable Farming Worldwide
ScanWorld (Belgium), a SPACEBEL hyperspectral imagery initiative specializing in Earth observation AgriTech applications, has merged with ConstellR (Germany), a pioneer in the use of thermal infrared monitoring services for agricultural benefits.
Following their commercial teaming up since September 2021, both NewSpace companies have decided to officially unite their forces under the ConstellR banner. In combining their complementary remote sensing technologies, the aim is to become a major European game changer in ‘beyond-visual’ data services covering the full spectrum of digital farming needs.
Ø Thermal infrared imagery allows to measure water-related features such as the evapotranspiration of plants, impact of drought … thus enabling smart crop monitoring.
Ø Hyperspectral data are a key tool for soil organic carbon estimation, early disease identification, water and fertilizer management. All these help to optimize inputs, maximize yield, and promote environmental stewardship.ConstellR has acquired ScanWorld and will expand in Belgium whereas SPACEBEL has become a ConstellR shareholder alongside the start-up’s founders, Amathaon and OHB.
Thierry du Pré-Werson, Managing Director of SPACEBEL explains: “Fusing ScanWorld into ConstellR is THE solution to efficiently reach the ultimate purpose ScanWorld stands for, i.e. tackle worldwide problems in the field of sustainable agriculture, forestry, and environment monitoring. In the meantime, thanks to this synergy, ScanWorld in particular will be able to accelerate its growth, develop its small satellite constellation and tap into emerging markets.
As a new shareholder of ConstellR, SPACEBEL is pleased to contribute to this innovative dimension as it allows us to reinforce our deployment in Europe while offering us indirectly the opportunity to help to build a sustainable future for our planet Earth and its inhabitants.”
Long life to ConstellR-ScanWorld !
Contact: Thierry du Pré-Werson, Managing Director of SPACEBEL (+32-2 658 20 11)
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About SPACEBEL
Established since 1988, SPACEBEL is a Belgian Space systems and software engineering company that has grown in the Space industry to become a trusted developer of advanced IT solutions and a provider of related IT services.
Operating in the Space and Earth observation applications sectors, SPACEBEL is specializing in the design, development, integration, validation of IT Space systems and geospatial information systems, serving Space agencies, majors Aerospace prime companies, EU institutions and the commercial market. SPACEBEL is also in the international mix of small satellite system suppliers.
About ScanWorld
ScanWorld delivers products based on Earth Observation data to support regenerative agriculture and forestry worldwide. In parallel, we are also developing an infrastructure to deliver affordable, hassle-free and easily accessible hyperspectral imagery and analytics. This notably includes a constellation of hyperspectral satellites; the first launch being planned for mid-2024. Hyperspectral data is a key tool to measure proteins, metabolizable energy, water, identify diseases, etc. – all of which are essential for the future of agriculture.
About ConstellR
ConstellR is a NewSpace data and services company leading the way in delivering a daily, global water monitoring service. ConstellR provides the fundamental global data for smart crop monitoring, identifying changes in crop health days to weeks before they become visible and enabling farmers to react early to and mitigate for potential crop risks and losses. This allows customers to reduce uncertainty in crop yield forecasting, limiting price volatility, improving logistics planning and increasing transparency across agri-food supply chains. A fully operational services is anticipated in early 2024.
