AAC Clyde Space has initiated the build of two additional maritime data satellites, Sedna-5 and Sedna-6, as part of scaling its maritime data services to meet growing demand for high-quality space-based data. Together with Sedna-3 and Sedna-4, already under construction, the company now has four new Sedna satellites planned for launch in 2027.
As advanced analytics and AI tools become more widely available, access to reliable, high-quality data is becoming increasingly important. AAC Clyde Space has maintained one of the world's longest continuous archives of satellite-based AIS ship tracking data, dating back to 2009. The expanded constellation will increase the volume and frequency of maritime data available to customers, improving coverage and strengthening the resilience of the service.
“This investment is part of the broader transformation of AAC Clyde Space and shows how we can now move faster to scale our Data & Services business. By the end of 2027, we expect to have almost doubled the number of satellites supporting our maritime services. This puts us in a stronger position to meet the high demand we already see in the market,” says Luis Gomes, CEO of AAC Clyde Space.
AAC Clyde Space currently operates a fleet of 5 satellites supporting its maritime data services, including AprizeSat-8, Sedna-1, Sedna-2, Thea and Ymir-1.