ImageSat International

What ImageSat International does

ImageSat International (ISI) is an Israeli space-based intelligence company founded in 1997, headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel, and listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange since February 2022. The company designs, owns, and operates high-resolution electro-optical (EO) Earth observation satellites and provides end-to-end sovereign space intelligence solutions to defense organizations, intelligence agencies, and government customers. Its hardware portfolio spans the EROS NG constellation (EROS C2, EROS C3), the ST Engineering-partnered KNIGHT satellite (50cm native resolution, Full Motion Video, SWIR, onboard AI, inter-satellite link), the RUNNER satellite with edge-computing for on-orbit AI, and the planned EROS NOVA platform (30cm precision, multi-mode imaging). ISI claims a first-mover position in deploying embedded AI directly on operational satellites, enabling real-time in-orbit processing independent of ground stations.

Name

ImageSat International

Legal name

ImageSat International (I.S.I) Ltd.

Website

https://imagesatintl.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite-Based Earth Observation and Geospatial Intelligence

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Satellite Telecommunications (5174)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD)

Keywords

• Satellite imaging services
• Earth observation satellites
• Geospatial intelligence platform
• Space-based ISR solutions
• Sovereign space programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Or Yehuda

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Satellite Data Services: ISI provides satellite imagery services from its EROS NG constellation (EROS C2, C3 satellites) and GlobalEye constellation. Revenue is generated through multi-year service contracts with defense and government customers, providing high-resolution imaging services.
2. Satellite System Supply: ISI develops and supplies advanced satellites (RUNNER, KNIGHT) to customers, generating one-time revenue for satellite development, launch, and delivery. Example: agreement for supply of two RUNNER satellites to customer in Asia.
3. Space-Based Analytics Services: ISI provides AI-driven geospatial analytics through its GeoImpact platform, generating revenue from multi-year analytics service contracts. Example: $54.5M three-year contract for space-based intelligence analytics services.
4. Ground Station and Maintenance Services: ISI provides ground station services, maintenance, and operational support for satellite systems, typically bundled with satellite services or sold separately to existing customers.
5. Sovereign Space Mission Solutions: ISI designs, develops, and delivers turnkey sovereign space programs enabling nations to build independent national space programs with complete strategic autonomy over space-based intelligence capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ImageSat International (ISI) operates and develops very high-resolution Earth observation satellites, including the EROS NG constellation (EROS C2, C3) and the GlobalEye constellation (KNIGHT, RUNNER, EROS NOVA), delivering electro-optical imagery, Full Motion Video, and SWIR imaging for defense and intelligence customers. The company provides end-to-end space-based intelligence solutions encompassing satellite data services, sovereign space mission delivery, and AI-driven geospatial analytics through its GEOIMPACT platform. Supporting infrastructure includes the ClearSky multi-satellite Command & Control system and the Falcon Stream sovereign cloud platform.

Product overview

ImageSat International (ISI) offers an integrated portfolio of space-based intelligence solutions combining sovereign satellite missions, AI-driven analytics platforms, and intelligence services. The core offering centers on the EROS NG and GlobalEye satellite constellations (comprising KNIGHT, EROS NOVA, and RUNNER satellites) delivering high-resolution electro-optical imagery and video. These satellite assets feed into the GEOIMPACT intelligence platform, which provides AI-powered multi-source data fusion, anomaly detection, and analyst-ready insights. Supporting infrastructure includes ClearSky (multi-satellite command and control), Falcon Stream (sovereign cloud intelligence), and Direct Access services enabling customers to independently operate satellite assets. The company also provides satellite data services and space-based analytics as standalone offerings for defense and government customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GlobalEye: Sovereign Space Systems constellation empowering nations to build independent national space programs with strategic autonomy and persistent global awareness.
• EROS NG
• GeoImpact
• KNIGHT
• EROS NOVA
• RUNNER
• ClearSky
• Falcon Stream

Products and services

• EROS NG (Next Generation) Satellite Constellation

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• NASAmajorOthers · 23 June 2026ISI was selected as one of eight new companies added to NASA's Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) program On-Ramp 2 contract. The contract has maximum cumulative value of $476 million through November 2028. ISI will supply commercial satellite data to NASA researchers, civil agencies, and decision-makers to supplement NASA's Earth observation capabilities.
• ST Engineering Satellite Systems (SatSys)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2024ISI and ST Engineering Satellite Systems announced strategic collaboration to jointly develop and commercialize the KNIGHT satellite system. KNIGHT features very high-resolution true-color imagery at 50cm native resolution, Full Motion Video, SWIR imaging at 1.5m resolution, onboard processing, and inter-satellite link. The companies will jointly commercialize KNIGHT globally as part of their combined satellite system portfolios. This partnership combines ISI's geospatial intelligence expertise with ST Engineering's global capabilities for market expansion.
• ST Engineering Geo-InsightscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2024As part of the strategic collaboration with ST Engineering group, ISI partnered with ST Engineering Geo-Insights for joint commercialization of earth observation satellite systems and expansion into global markets for geospatial analytics services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BlackSky Technology: BlackSky operates a low-latency EO satellite constellation and an AI-driven analytics platform (Spectra) targeting defense, intelligence, and government customers. Its constellation-plus-analytics model closely mirrors ISI's EROS NG + GeoImpact approach, serving the same ISR buyer profile.
• Planet Labs: Planet Labs operates the largest commercial EO satellite fleet (PlanetScope, SkySat) and sells imagery and analytics to defense, intelligence, agriculture, and civil government customers. It competes directly with ISI in the commercial EO and analytics market and shares the recurring-data-services business model.
• ICEYE: ICEYE operates the world's largest commercial SAR satellite constellation and supplies persistent monitoring and analytics to defense and government customers. While SAR-focused, ICEYE competes with ISI for ISR budgets and increasingly bundles EO/SAR analytics, making it a direct peer in space-based intelligence for defense.
• Maxar Technologies: Maxar operates one of the most advanced commercial very-high-resolution EO satellite constellations (WorldView Legion, GeoEye-1) and supplies defense, intelligence, and government customers with imagery and analytics. It is the closest direct peer to ISI in high-resolution EO and geospatial analytics for defense.

Broad incumbents

• Lockheed Martin Space: Lockheed Martin designs, builds, and operates national-security space systems including EO satellites and ground segments for US and allied governments. It competes for large defense and intelligence ISR contracts that ISI also pursues, particularly for sovereign or allied space programs.
• Airbus Defence and Space: Airbus Defence and Space operates the SPOT, Pléiades, and OneAtlas EO programs serving defense, intelligence, and civil government customers with high-resolution imagery and analytics. As a large diversified prime, it competes with ISI for international sovereign EO contracts and tenders.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): IAI is Israel's flagship aerospace and defense prime, with a portfolio that includes satellite manufacturing, ISR systems, and defense electronics. IAI has board representation at ISI and overlaps with it in EO satellite and defense ISR markets, making it both a partner channel and a broad incumbent competitor.
• Northrop Grumman Space Systems: Northrop Grumman provides national-security space systems, EO/sensor payloads, and ISR mission solutions for US and allied defense customers. As a broad incumbent defense prime, it competes for the same program-of-record and allied ISR contracts that target ISI's core market.

Emerging players

• Capella Space: Capella Space operates a commercial SAR satellite constellation providing high-resolution all-weather imagery to defense, intelligence, and commercial customers. It competes for ISR tasking and analytics budget alongside ISI, particularly for sovereign and government monitoring applications.
• Satellogic: Satellogic builds and operates a sub-meter EO satellite constellation focused on cost-efficient, high-revisit imagery for defense, government, and commercial customers. It is an emerging direct competitor to ISI's sovereign/commercial EO offering, particularly in cost-sensitive markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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