Unseenlabs and S&P Global Collaborate for Maritime Surveillance from Space
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Dec 9, 2025
We are pleased to share that we collaborate with S&P Global, a leading provider of information services and solutions to the global markets, for the integration and utilization of our radio frequency (RF) data dedicated to maritime surveillance. Our space-based RF data provides a more reliable understanding of routes and activities at sea, going beyond the limitations of AIS. For us, this collaboration is less about announcing a contract and more about scaling the impact of what we have built since 2015: the ability to detect and locate vessels directly from radio frequency emissions captured from space.
“Being chosen by such a prestigious player as S&P Global is a strong recognition of our expertise. It shows that RF data is no longer just an innovation, but a trusted tool for decision-makers around the world.” – Clément Galic, CEO and Co-founder of Unseenlabs.
Why RF data changes the way maritime activity is understood
Maritime domain awareness has long relied on cooperative systems such as AIS. While essential, these systems have limitations when transponders are switched off, manipulated, or signals simply unavailable.
Our space-based RF detection adds a new layer of reality. Instead of depending only on declared positions, we capture the passive electromagnetic signals emitted by ships at sea. This provides an overview of maritime traffic.
What this means in practice
By joining S&P Global’s solutions, our RF data will bring a new dimension to the analyses delivered to clients in over 150 countries, contributing to a better understanding of global maritime activity.
Working with S&P Global reflects a shared belief: better data leads to better decisions. By bringing together space-based RF collection and global economic and maritime analytics, we are building tools designed not just for today’s challenges, but for the next decade of global monitoring.
Looking forward: from maritime to multi-domain RF intelligence
Starting in 2026, we will begin deploying our second satellite constellation, designed to expand our RF monitoring beyond the maritime domain.
This next generation will allow us to:
- detect a wider range of RF signals
- extend coverage from sea to land and space
Our ambition is to make RF intelligence a foundational layer of multi-domain awareness.
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