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View of the Perth metropolitan area, capturing the Indian Ocean coastline, the Swan River estuary, Fremantle Port, and Jandakot Airport. \u2013 Copyright EarthDaily \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
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ABB\u2019s multispectral imaging payload departing the clean room ahead of its launch onboard EarthDaily Analytics\u2019 EDC-01 satellite. \u2013 Copyright ABB \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
Early images from ABB\u2019s multispectral imaging system onboard EarthDaily\u2019s EDC-01 satellite are released to the public<\/p>\n
The innovative system design enables high spatial resolution, detecting daily changes across the planet<\/p>\n
Payload is among most powerful cameras ever put into orbit, with over 20 billion pixels digitized per second<\/p>\n
QUEBEC CITY, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian geospatial solutions company\u00a0EarthDaily made an initial public release of processed images from its first satellite, EDC-01. Developed by ABB in close proximity with EarthDaily\u2019s team, the multispectral imaging payload started delivering images in 2025. EarthDaily\u2019s proprietary advanced image fusion algorithms reveal high-precision Earth surface details from various locations. The payload has one of the highest pixel processing capacities in orbit with over 20 billion pixels digitized every second.<\/p>\n
The system features an innovative compact telescope design that allows 16 multispectral imagers to be integrated on a single spacecraft bus, providing broad spectral coverage for high\u2011precision Earth observation. Each spacecraft will carry 12 visible and near infrared imagers (VNIR), two short wave infrared imagers (SWIR), and two thermal infrared imagers (LWIR).<\/p>\n
Early data confirms that ABB\u2019s VNIR telescopes operate near the diffraction limit \u2013 a performance often viewed as a \u201choly grail\u201d in space imaging \u2013 thanks to an innovative thermally resilient design and micron\u2011level alignment tolerances preserved through launch. A stray\u2011light baffle engineered to reject unwanted sun and moon shine straylight ensures high contrast is maintained at all times. This architecture is scalable to larger apertures, enabling higher ground resolution for future missions.<\/p>\n
\u201cABB is proud to be a part of the EarthDaily Constellation project set to transform the understanding of natural and human-caused change on Earth,\u201d said Frederic Grandmont from ABB\u2019s Measurement & Analytics division. \u201cSensor to sensor reproducibility is key when operating a 160-camera constellation working as one. On top of vetting the overall design this early payload data allows for inter comparison between the 12 VNIRs identical cameras.\u201d<\/p>\n
“This moment validates years of shared vision and disciplined engineering between EarthDaily and ABB,\u201d said Don Osborne, CEO, EarthDaily. \u201cFrom day one, ABB committed to the precision and rigor required to build a true planetary measurement system. They embraced the mission of the EarthDaily Constellation as their own. The performance of their imaging technology reflects that dedication and lays the foundation for consistent, trusted Earth intelligence at global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2022, ABB was awarded a contract to develop and manufacture the multispectral imaging systems in collaboration with Xiphos Systems Corporation (payload central processing) and Loft Orbital (Airbus Arrow-150 bus repurposing) for EarthDaily\u2019s 10 satellites. To date, more than 130 ABB engineering experts have contributed to the project. Once fully deployed across the satellite constellation, ABB\u2019s technology will continuously capture images of the planet\u2019s land masses and large maritime areas as the satellites circle the Earth.<\/p>\n
With six additional EarthDaily satellites launching in May and continued expansion later this year, the EarthDaily Constellation will enter commercial operations in summer 2026, delivering daily updates to its customers.<\/p>\n
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this \u2018Engineered to Outrun\u2019. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB\u2019s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).\u00a0www.abb.com<\/a><\/p>\n ABB\u2019s Automation business automates, electrifies and digitalizes industrial operations that address a wide range of essential needs \u2013 from supplying energy, water and materials, to producing goods and transporting them to market. With its ~26,000 employees, leading technology and service expertise, Automation helps process, hybrid and maritime industries outrun \u2013 leaner and cleaner. go.abb\/automation<\/a><\/p>\n For more information please contact:\u00a0<\/p>\n Media Relations \u00a0<\/p>\n ABB Ltd \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Photos accompanying this announcement are available at<\/p>\n
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