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Satellogic and HEO Establish Australia’s First Sovereign Sub-Meter Capability, Through Sale of NewSat-34™, a Legacy In-Orbit Satellite
Sale of a legacy Mark IV-g satellite enables HEO to expand its specialised Non-Earth Imaging services while providing a dedicated on-orbit testbed that grants Australian interests priority access for remote sensing developmentSYDNEY, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Satellogic, Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL) and HEO today announced a landmark agreement that establishes a significant new pillar of Australian sovereign space capability. Through the full title acquisition of the in-orbit NewSat-34™ satellite
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