In a world where control of information, airspace and digital territory is increasingly strategic, GEOSAT represents a major Portuguese contribution to European sovereignty, security and scientific autonomy.

The company began with the acquisition of two satellites already in orbit, marking the beginning of a fully operational space business built on national engineering and international partnerships. From the start, GEOSAT delivered imagery for regional monitoring, agriculture, environmental change detection and support to defense and security missions in remote areas. Over time, the company shifted from merely delivering images to delivering intelligence. Its systems now detect changes over time, identify vehicles, aircraft or ships, and map infrastructures in detail to support logistics, planning and situational awareness.

Today, GEOSAT is developing a new generation of satellites integrated into the Atlantic Constellation, a joint initiative between Portugal and Spain designed to deliver sub-meter resolution imagery multiple times per day. This new constellation will strengthen Europe’s autonomy, enabling high-frequency Earth observation without relying on non-European providers. One of the satellites from this new generation is already in orbit, demonstrating Portugal’s capability to design, operate and commercially leverage advanced space assets.

The company operates across Portugal and Spain with a team of highly qualified specialists who manage the full value chain, from satellite operations to data analysis. Beyond defense and security, GEOSAT provides updated territorial maps, monitors critical infrastructures, supports forestry and agricultural management and contributes to Europe’s carbon monitoring efforts. Its work with European partners recently enabled the creation of the first complete map of Europe produced entirely by European companies.

GEOSAT's strategic partnerships reinforce its commitment to defense and technological sovereignty. The company is deeply involved in developing advanced data-fusion platforms capable of integrating information from space, air, land and cyber domains. These systems are designed to provide comprehensive situational awareness for complex modern operational environments.

The company has also played a crucial role in Europe’s response to natural disasters, supporting emergency authorities with near real-time satellite data during fires, floods, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It is today a recognized contributor to major international disaster-response frameworks.

GEOSAT’s long-term ambition is bold yet clear. By 2030, it aims to become a global reference in Earth Observation and defense-oriented space systems, anchoring Europe’s sovereignty and positioning Portugal as a technological powerhouse in the Atlantic.

Disclaimer: The article was written with the assistance of AI.