Thermal infrared data provider joins NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program to support Earth science research and applications
[WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 24, 2026] – Hydrosat, the leading provider of thermal infrared satellite data and AI-powered analytics, announced it has been awarded a contract under NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program. The award is part of NASA’s multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a maximum cumulative value of $476 million through November 2028.
Through the program, Hydrosat will provide commercial thermal infrared and visible/near-infrared satellite data to support Earth science research and applications. The award expands NASA’s access to high-frequency thermal observations that complement existing Earth observation missions and provide new opportunities for scientific research and operational analysis.
“Being selected by NASA is an important validation of both Hydrosat’s capabilities and the growing role commercial thermal intelligence plays in advancing the understanding of our planet. Our constellation delivers the frequent, high-resolution temperature observations needed to better understand how Earth’s systems are changing. We’re proud to support NASA’s research community with data that expands scientific discovery while demonstrating the value commercial innovation brings to global Earth observation.”
Hydrosat develops and operates a commercial thermal infrared satellite constellation that delivers persistent, high-resolution land surface temperature observations at global scale. Its two operational satellites, VanZyl-1 and VanZyl-2, collect more than 10 million square kilometers of thermal imagery every day, providing the frequent, reliable observations needed for operational decision-making. Combined with AI-powered analytics and cloud-based delivery platforms, Hydrosat’s thermal intelligence solutions help governments and enterprises monitor water resources, agricultural production, environmental conditions, critical infrastructure, and other dynamic changes across the Earth’s surface.
Thermal infrared imagery complements traditional optical Earth observation by measuring emitted heat rather than reflected light, providing unique insights into land surface temperature, energy exchange, and evapotranspiration. These observations enable researchers to monitor water use, identify crop and water stress, detect environmental anomalies, and better understand ecosystem dynamics and other critical Earth system processes – often revealing changes before they are visible in optical imagery alone.
NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program serves as the agency’s primary mechanism for identifying, evaluating, and acquiring commercial Earth observation data that complement NASA’s existing observing capabilities. Following evaluation, approved datasets are made available to authorized researchers through NASA’s Satellite Data Explorer, expanding access to innovative commercial data that supports Earth science research and accelerates scientific discovery.
NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program serves as the agency’s central mechanism for identifying, evaluating and acquiring commercial Earth observation data that augment NASA’s own observing capabilities. Following their evaluation, commercial datasets are made available to authorized researchers through NASA’s Satellite Data Explorer, helping accelerate scientific discovery while expanding access to innovative commercial Earth observation technologies.
The award represents another milestone in Hydrosat’s continued expansion as demand grows for operational thermal intelligence across government, scientific, and commercial markets. By combining an expanding satellite constellation with AI-driven analytics, Hydrosat is helping organizations monitor critical resources, detect change earlier, and make more informed decisions across water management, agriculture, environmental monitoring, defense and intelligence, and climate resilience.
About Hydrosat
Hydrosat is a leading thermal intelligence company helping governments and enterprises monitor the physical world through infrared satellite data and analytics. By combining proprietary thermal imagery, AI-driven models and cloud-based delivery platforms, Hydrosat turns surface temperature into operational intelligence for some of the world’s most pressing resource, security and climate challenges.
Hydrosat’s solutions are used to assess water stress, optimize agricultural production, monitor environmental and industrial conditions, and support strategic government applications. The company serves customers across agriculture, water management, environmental monitoring, defense and intelligence, and climate resilience.
To learn more, visit www.hydrosat.com.
Hydrosat Press Contact:
Christine Vlachou
Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager
marketing@hydrosat.com
