# Hydrosat Satellite Imagery Overview

## VanZyl-1

VanZyl-1 (VZ-1) is Hydrosat's first pathfinder mission. Launched in August 2024 on the SpaceX Transporter-11 rideshare, VZ-1 is a technology demonstration and proof of concept for our forthcoming constellation that will redefine space-based thermal infrared remote sensing by enabling daily continuous monitoring of any location on Earth.

<figure><img src="/files/IbNJb2b2he7w3uohRMbk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Hydrosat's VanZyl-1 satellite.</p></figcaption></figure>

VZ-1 hosts two imaging payloads: Hydrosat’s first-generation, proprietary Longwave InfraRed Imager (LIRI) along with its Visible and near-InfraRed Imager (VIRI). LIRI acquires thermal infrared (TIR) imagery at wavelengths between 10.6 and 12.51 micrometers. VIRI images in 7 spectral bands ranging from 458 to 900 nanometers. VZ-1 imagery is acquired mid-morning local time.&#x20;

## VanZyl-2

Hydrosat's second pathfinder mission, VZ-2, launched in June 2025 on the SpaceX Transporter-14 rideshare. VZ-2 hosts the same two sensors as VZ-1, but acquires imagery in mid-afternoon local time.

<figure><img src="/files/vTKuHh6lY37zHuMxwuiP" alt=""><figcaption><p>Hydrosat's VanZyl-2 satellite.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Use Cases

Hydrosat users leverage high-resolution thermal data for a variety of use cases, including:

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## Getting Started with Hydrosat Data

Hydrosat imagery products are available through a [web application](https://discover.hydrosat.com/) and [SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog (STAC) API](https://stac.hydrosat.com/). To access the imagery catalog, you will need an account.

### Prerequisites

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#### Request an account and get approved for access.

You can do this by reaching out to your organization's point of contact within Hydrosat.&#x20;

* If you don't know who your PoC is, please email [sales@hydrosat.com](mailto:support@hydrosat.com).
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#### Receive your invitation email.

Once your account has been created, you will receive an email from <support@hydrosat.com> with your username and temporary password. Check your spam folder if you don't see your invitation email.&#x20;
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#### Reset your password

Follow the instructions in the email to log in with the temporary password and choose a new password.
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#### You're all set!

Once you've reset your password, you will be able to use your new account to log into the [Data Discovery portal](https://discover.hydrosat.com/). If you need to generate credentials for use with our [STAC API](https://stac.hydrosat.com/), follow the instructions for [managing API clients](/data-discovery-portal/managing-api-clients.md).

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### Ordering Data

Please speak with your organization point of contact to define and submit your order request.

### Requesting Support

If you run into any problems, please get in touch with us at <support@hydrosat.com>. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Our support team is available 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific time on weekdays.


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