Unseenlabs Announces Launch Of New Satellite To Track The Invisible At Sea
As a precise understanding of maritime activity becomes a key factor in risk management, Unseenlabs announces the launch of its new radio frequency (RF) detection satellite, BRO-18
Rennes, France (June 17, 2025) – Unseenlabs, the leader 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
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 behaviors at sea. From maritime security and illegal fishing to environmental risk prevention and insurance risk modeling, Unseenlabs continues to position itself as a trusted partner for both public and private stakeholders.
“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 cofounder of Unseenlabs. “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
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.
What this means for the maritime insurance sector:
- An independent data source, complementary to traditional tools
- Better visibility over gray zones, often critical for insurers and reinsurers
- A valuable asset for risk modeling, post-incident investigations, or behavior anomaly detection
Unseenlabs’ proprietary technology enables the geolocation of vessels at sea, even without AIS signals, making it possible to detect undeclared or unusual behavior in high-risk areas — such as straits, contested fishing zones, or regions affected by piracy.
About Unseenlabs
Unseenlabs is a leader in space-based RF detection, specializing in maritime surveillance. Its unique technology enables the geolocation and characterization of vessels at sea, anytime and in any weather conditions. The company delivers high-value data and solutions to help combat illegal activities, making its offering a benchmark across the space and maritime sectors. For more information, visit https://unseenlabs.space.
Source: Unseenlabs
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