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We’re on a mission to image anything in the solar system on demand. While many say "space is hard," we believe the real challenge is that we are information poor. HEO is here to solve that.
As we look back on the past year, our progress in non-Earth imaging reflects the mission-critical technology we are deploying. This is how we are building the foundational information layer required for a transparent and safe space economy.
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This year, HEO surpassed 4,000 successful missions, capturing tens of thousands of individual images in the process. At this volume, the value of non-Earth imaging evolves from answering isolated tactical questions to delivering NEI at scale. With thousands of satellites now launching annually, there are simply not enough humans to monitor and understand every asset. Automation is quickly becoming a critical necessity for space domain awareness.
At this scale, our image quality also improved materially. Each mission refined our tasking models and processing pipelines, resulting in clearer imagery, more consistent resolution and higher confidence outputs across our network.
HEO is leveraging our massive dataset to build a sophisticated intelligence layer. By feeding these tens of thousands of images into our own AI training pipelines, we are moving beyond manual observation to automated analysis. This foundation allows our customers to monitor space assets with a level of speed and precision that manual processes can no longer achieve.
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HEO set a company record by launching five sensors this year, culminating in the debut of our Mk2-class sensor.
By deploying these as hosted payloads, we provide low-cost, low-NRE access to space-grade sensors specifically designed for non-Earth imaging. This approach decouples high-fidelity sensing from the long lead times and high capital barriers of dedicated satellite launches, making sophisticated NEI hardware accessible. This strategy fosters a rapid hardware-software feedback loop; by iterating in months rather than years, we ensure our network constantly evolves to deliver the most advanced non-Earth imaging systems in the market.
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No single entity can image the entire solar system on demand alone. In 2025, we reinforced our role as a leading NEI infrastructure provider through key global partnerships. These partnerships directly expanded our orbital diversity and revisit rates, increasing both the breadth of coverage and the cadence at which customers can observe critical space activity.
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HEO USA collaborated with NOAA’s Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA) to license the first-ever Virtual Mission Control Center for a commercial remote sensing payload. By transitioning away from traditional "brick-and-mortar" Mission Control Center requirements, HEO USA and CRSRA established a modern precedent that mirrors the digital-first nature of the commercial space industry. This milestone marks a significant regulatory evolution that streamlines satellite operations and paves the way for more agile, cloud-based mission management.
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While our mission count soared, our organisation grew to match. We sustained seven-figure revenue growth this year, fueled by repeat customers, new government contract awards, and expanding mission volumes. To support this trajectory, we doubled the size of our HEO USA team and scaled our team size across Australia, the UK, and Japan.
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This past year, HEO has been at the forefront of making space transparent, bringing visual awareness to space activity. We’ve captured pivotal moments in orbital history, from the maiden launch and RPO of the HTV-X to the ISS to unveiling secret test satellites that have never been seen before. By bringing these "dark" objects into the light, we are providing the objective truth needed to ensure a secure and predictable environment for all space farers.
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As we look toward next year, our focus remains on delivering the best in class non-Earth imagery and data available, with higher image quality, more coverage, higher cadence and more analytics.
We’re thankful for all your support and we will see you, and the next generation of space technology, in 2026!
