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We are proud to drive agricultural productivity worldwide with the highest resolution, most frequent thermal data available on the planet ?? With VanZyl-1 ??? , we are filling a critical gap in the frequency and resolution of land surface temperature data, delivering the most precise evapotranspiration (ET) insights ever available at global scale. ?? Evapotranspiration is the process of water evaporating from soil and being released by plants as they grow. It’s the most accurate way to measure how much water crops truly need. By monitoring ET in near real-time, we help growers and decision-makers act before stress becomes visible and prevent yield losses. With this new level of insight, they can: ???Detect water stress early ???Make smarter irrigation decisions ???Increase yields while conserving resources ?? Our IrriWatch platform is already used in over 50 countries, supporting growers from almond producers in the U.S. to Latin American sugarcane fields and rice farms in India. None of this would be possible without the scientists, engineers, and visionaries who made VanZyl-1 a reality. And this is just the beginning. ??? VanZyl-2 launches this summer, bringing even more frequent, high-resolution thermal data to fields around the world. Curious how thermal data can transform agriculture? Explore the full story and discover the science behind it in our full press release:?????https://lnkd.in/edDKFVZj

Always glad to see our mission resonate. Thanks to The Scoop for exploring how thermal imagery supports smarter decisions in the field. ?????? As our CEO, Pieter Fossel, explains: “Think of NDVI as a lagging indicator, because if the crop is showing a color or density change, the stress has already occurred. Whereas with thermal land surface temperatures, that’s a leading indicator one to two weeks before you’ll see the stress show up in the vegetation index.” This underscores the power of thermal imagery in providing early warnings for crop stress, enabling proactive management decisions. ????Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eQFqvAPF

I am very excited to share some of Hydrosat’s new data from our first satellite (VZ-1) pathfinder for our constellation! It’s not just talk anymore—we really can get high resolution thermal (and VNIR) data from space at a very small fraction of the cost of traditional satellites. This means we can launch more satellites faster and with more flexibility than ever before, increasing the temporal revisit of these high resolution data globally to what’s actually needed to manage water resources (see, e.g., our ET product with our IrriWatch platform) and other applications. In fact, our next launch is coming up in just a few months! The future is bright for thermal remote sensing!

Hydrosat is a space-enabled applications company, so we wanted to share our new images from VanZyl-1 in that context. EO imagery is beautiful, but it's the derived information that matters. More on how we are improving agricultural productivity: https://lnkd.in/gPURvcN9

Water challenges demand global collaboration ?? Last week, Hydrosat took part in the Thai Water Delegation visit to the Netherlands, where key stakeholders from the Thai Royal Irrigation Department (RID) and Chulalongkorn University met with Dutch experts to exchange knowledge on sustainable water management and climate adaptation. Wim Bastiaanssen and Sam Bastiaanssen were present for two days, contributing to discussions on water challenges and innovative approaches to resource management. As global water challenges intensify, cross-border collaboration and data-driven solutions are more critical than ever. ?? From data to impact: Hydrosat drives global water resilience. Discover our solutions:?https://hydrosat.com

Thermal infrared imagery is shaping the world in more ways than you think. Water stress and droughts are at the heart of our work—but they’re just one piece of what thermal satellite data can reveal. ?? What if we could see wildfire risks before the first spark? ??Enhance weather models by tracking heat patterns in the atmosphere? ?? Understand how extreme heat affects our cities? Thermal satellite imagery goes beyond the visible, turning heat patterns into actionable insights for agriculture, climate resilience, disaster prevention, and more. ???Swipe through to explore 6 critical applications of thermal imagery. We’ve covered six key industries—but where else could our thermal satellite insights make a difference? Discover more on our website : https://hydrosat.com/

What if you could detect crop stress before it’s too late? With thermal satellite imagery, we can see what the eye can’t: helping farmers optimize water use and protect yields before stress becomes visible. In this carousel, Wim Bastiaanssen, our Product Ambassador and the inventor of the SEBAL model, the world's first algorithm to calculate evapotranspiration and biomass production, walks us through how this technology detects water stress in sugar beets. Swipe through to see the impact for yourself! ??

Water isn’t just a resource. It’s a barrier to equality. Every day, women and girls spend 200 million hours collecting water, time taken from school, work, and opportunity. (United Nations Water). In 80% of households without direct water access, they are the ones who bear this burden. The impact is undeniable: ?? Missed school days hold girls back from education. ?? Fetching water for hours trap families in poverty. ?? Lack of sanitation increases the risk of harassment. ?? Excluding women from water decisions means ignoring key solutions. Water access isn’t just an environmental issue, ????’?? ?? ???????????? ???????????????? ????????????. Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, a reminder that water justice is gender justice. Investing in infrastructure, sanitation, and women’s leadership in water management isn’t just about access. It’s about dignity, safety, and opportunity. #IWD2025 #WaterEquality

Every great mission needs strong technical guidance, and Anshul Sharma is stepping in to do just that. He’ll be leading our software engineering team in building tools that turn satellite data into real solutions for global challenges. From building API ecosystems that drive business growth to leading remote engineering teams across Europe, he’s spent his career making complex systems simpler and more efficient. Now, he’s taking on a new challenge: using technology to tackle real-world issues, from water conservation to food security. Beyond tech, Anshul is always up for an adventure! Turns out, he’s not the only one at Hydrosat with a passion for the outdoors... Who’s up for a team hiking trip? ?? Big missions need great minds : Anshul just joined us, and you could be next! https://lnkd.in/eh5_Y97K

At Hydrosat, we know that big challenges require fresh ideas, and the next generation of innovators will play a key role in tackling them. That’s why we’re proud to support Heeren XVII, the study association for Agrotechnology and Biosystems Engineering at Wageningen University & Research. Connecting with students who are passionate about agriculture, sustainability, and space technology is what drives us forward. This collaboration is about sharing knowledge, inspiring future leaders, and bridging the gap between research and real-world solutions. Because the work we do today is about shaping a more sustainable tomorrow. To all students at Heeren XVII, we can’t wait to exchange ideas, answer your questions, and see where your curiosity takes you! What excites you most about the future of sustainable agriculture? ??