Lynred and constellr join forces on next-generation infrared detection technologies for European Earth observation. Paris, September 2026 Lynred's infrared detection technologies will contribute to the next-generation capabilities of Constellr's future constellation, which is scheduled for deployment from 2028 onwards. This cooperation will strengthen the European industrial foundation of Constellr's future constellation, while contributing to the commercial-scale deployment of high-performance infrared technologies. constellr follows a multi-supplier approach across Europe, with payload and sensor configurations selected per mission and customer requirement. Beyond this initial cooperation, Lynred and constellr intend to collaborate on new detection solutions and advanced infrared architectures for future generations of satellites. The objective is to significantly improve spatial resolution, swath and revisit frequency, while maintaining cost, size, power consumption and industrialisation levels compatible with the deployment of large commercial constellations. This long-term cooperation will combine Lynred's expertise in critical, high-performance infrared technologies with constellr's ability to design, deploy and commercialise Earth observation capabilities at constellation scale. This partnership is one element of constellr's roadmap, which foresees the deployment of several dozen infrared satellites over the coming years to address a growing range of applications. Target markets will be dual-use, spanning both commercial and institutional customers, particularly in defence and security, critical infrastructure, energy, agriculture, urban resilience and environmental monitoring. In parallel, Constellr's roadmap will contribute to Lynred's development in the New Space market by creating opportunities for larger-scale serial production and supporting the industrial ramp-up of advanced infrared technologies for space applications. "Building a European champion in infrared Earth observation means combining Europe's best critical technologies with the ability to deploy them at commercial scale. The world-class infrared technologies developed in France by Lynred are exactly the kind of strategic capabilities we want to build on, alongside our other leading European technology partners. But technology alone is not enough: creating a global leader also requires strong industrial partnerships across Europe, bringing together complementary expertise from key regions. This partnership is a concrete illustration of our ability to combine European technological excellence, sovereignty and commercial scale-up to compete globally." Max Gulde, CEO of Constellr "Lynred is proud to contribute to the emergence of European New Space champions. Our sovereign technologies combine performance and maturity, enabling the responsive delivery of a competitive dual-use constellation offering. Constellr is an important and dynamic partner, demonstrating the relevance of sovereign European cooperation in space." Herve Bouaziz, Executive Chairman of LYNRED About Constellr constellr is a European Earth observation company that develops and operates a constellation of high-resolution thermal infrared satellites. Its thermal intelligence solutions enable customers to measure temperatures, detect activity and monitor changes across a wide range of applications, including defence and security, critical infrastructure, energy, agriculture, urban resilience and environmental monitoring. www.constellr.com About Lynred Lynred is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality infrared technologies for aerospace, defence, industrial and commercial applications. Based in France, the company draws on four decades of expertise in infrared detection technologies and already contributes to major European and international space programmes. Its extensive catalogue of infrared sensors covers the entire electromagnetic spectrum, from near to very far infrared. Its products are at the heart of numerous military programmes and applications. They are key components in many leading brands of commercial thermal imaging equipment sold in Europe, Asia and North America. LYNRED is Europe's leading manufacturer of IR detectors deployed in space. http://www.lynred.com

constellr joins Airbus sovereign ISR consortium. TL;DR / executive summary. * Seraphim portfolio company constellr has signed an MoU with Airbus Defence and Space, Rohde and Schwarz, Orbint and HPS to develop a sovereign Earth observation and ISR solution. * The consortium combines RF, radar, electro-optical and infrared data, with Airbus leading system integration. * constellr contributes thermal infrared satellites to address intelligence gaps not covered by optical or radar sensors. * The initiative supports European demand for independent space intelligence and reduced reliance on non-European systems. Airbus Defence and Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint and High Performance Space Structure Systems (HPS) to collaborate on a satellite-based Earth observation and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solution. Led by Airbus as prime contractor and system integrator, the consortium brings together five complementary German specialists to address growing governmental demand for sovereign, end-to-end space-based surveillance capabilities, independent of non-European dependencies. "Europe has the talent, the technology, and the industrial base to build its own space intelligence infrastructure and the strategic imperative to do so," said Mike Schöllhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. "This consortium brings together five German companies whose capabilities are genuinely complementary. Together we can deliver a sovereign, end-to-end solution that no single company could offer alone." "This partnership demonstrates the value of combining the proven expertise of established players with fresh innovation and highly specialized emerging capabilities into operational value for our customers," said Thomas Bohne, Vice President SIGINT / EW, Rohde & Schwarz. "Rohde & Schwarz has built its reputation on world-class RF technology and mission-critical signal intelligence capabilities. We are committed to working with innovative technology players who bring new perspectives and complementary expertise. Together, we can help shape a sovereign European ISR capability that is technologically strong, resilient, and independent." "This is a mission before it is a contract. We are joining this consortium because thermal infrared reconnaissance - the ability to detect operational activity, equipment state, and early-warning indicators that remain invisible to optical and radar sensors - is precisely where the ISR capability gap is greatest. We are proud to contribute that alongside Airbus, and to bring an already operational, sovereign German thermal ISR capability into a programme of this strategic importance", said Max Gulde, CEO and Co-Founder, constellr. "It is a very positive sign that German prime contractors like Airbus Defence and Space are already incorporating German supplier SMEs like HPS into their system concepts right from the start. We are technically capable of delivering, extremely agile when it comes to scaling, and, above all, oriented toward the long term. A sovereign space architecture offers sufficient opportunities for the entire German space ecosystem, and the political will can be implemented very effectively. Many thanks to Airbus for his motivation to bring SMEs on board for defense missions", said Ernst K. Pfeiffer, CEO of HPS GmbH. "The operational environment is changing faster than ever, with growing complexity across both the space and security domains," said Alexander Schmidt, Co-CEO of Orbint. "We are proud to contribute our NewSpace and UniBw M DNA while our consortium partners provide the industrial performance, scalability, and reliability. Bringing prime and start-up together as genuine partners is exactly what is needed to strengthen sovereign German and European capabilities." The five partners combine complementary capabilities across the full intelligence chain, and proven expertise along every stage of modern Earth observation and ISR. Airbus is responsible for overall mission and system architecture, end-to-end integration, programme management, and the customer interface. Rohde & Schwarz provides high-performance RF components, signal processing technologies, and radar antenna systems, core competencies developed over decades for the most demanding security applications. Orbint brings geolocation methods, data processing algorithms, and system concept contributions. HPS delivers space-qualified deployable mesh reflector antennas optimised for high-frequency Earth observation and communication payloads. constellr contributes thermal infrared satellite systems based on both its current and next-generation platforms, supporting initial and full operational capability. The joint solution addresses the full Earth observation chain, covering multi-sensor tasking, collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination. It integrates RF-sensors, electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR), synthetic aperture radar (SAR)-derived products, and signal-related geospatial intelligence outputs into coherent, customer-ready services. The consortium's formation reflects a growing recognition across European governments and defence institutions that strategic autonomy requires indigenous space intelligence capabilities. With all five companies headquartered in Germany, the partnership represents a concentrated national industrial response to that demand and a concrete step towards a European sovereign ISR architecture. The parties have started their collaboration on a non-exclusive basis.

Munich-based Earth observation company Constellr has closed a €37 million Series A funding round led by Alpine Space Ventures and Lakestar, bringing its total funding to €75 million. Founded in 2020, Constellr operates two thermal imaging microsatellites, SkyBee-1 and SkyBee-2, launched on SpaceX missions in 2025. The company is pivoting from agricultural applications to defence services. The funding will develop next-generation platforms with sub-five-metre resolution, improved from the current 30-metre native resolution, to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance services to governments and military customers. CEO Dr Max Gulde emphasised that thermal intelligence provides early detection of operational changes, from rocket activity to hidden industrial operations. The shift aligns with Germany's commitment to invest €35 billion in space-based defence projects by 2030.