SFL Missions Inc. Confirms Successful Deployment of Two GHGSat Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Microsatellites

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire SFL Missions Inc. Confirms Successful Deployment of Two GHGSat Greenhouse Gas Monitoring MicrosatellitesAuthor of the article:Developed by SFL Missions Inc. and launched on October 1, 2026, GHGSat-C18 (Eleanor) and GHGSat-C19 (Aidan) are each roughly the size of a carry-on suitcase -- yet pack high-precision sensors capable of tracking greenhouse gas emissions from orbit. Business WireTORONTO — SFL Missions Inc. confirms the successful launch and deployment of the GHGSat-C18 (Eleanor) and GHGSat-C19 (Aidan) commercial greenhouse gas monitoring microsatellites. The October 1 launch brings the number of spacecraft developed for GHGSat to 13.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountSFL Missions developed the GHGSat-C18 and -C19 satellites on the same low-cost, high-performance 15-kg NEMO platform used to build 11 earlier GHGSat spacecraft. Launched aboard the SpaceX Transporter 18 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, the microsatellites were integrated and tested at SFL Missions’ facility in Vaughan, Ontario, where 32 additional spacecraft are under development.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“GHGSat is the industry leader in space-based monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions, and SFL Missions is pleased that our proven microspace technology has served as the foundation for its growing commercial business,” said SFL Missions Director and CEO Dr. Robert E. Zee.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“SFL Missions has been instrumental in helping us build a world-class emissions-monitoring constellation,” said Stephane Germain, CEO of GHGSat. “C18 and C19 represent the next step in that journey. Our ability to scale as quickly as we have is a direct reflection of the caliber of partners like SFL, and we’re excited to see these satellites take flight.”Based in Montreal, GHGSat pioneered facility-level greenhouse gas emissions-monitoring from space. Decision makers across governments and industries including oil and gas, power generation, mining, waste management, and agriculture rely on GHGSat emissions data to drive emissions reduction and accelerate the decarbonization of the planet.GHGSat has worked closely with SFL to develop its greenhouse gas monitoring satellite constellation for more than a decade due to SFL’s exceptional record of on-orbit successes. A key factor in SFL’s selection to develop the 2016 GHGSat Pathfinder mission was the critical importance of precise attitude control and target tracking capabilities of SFL spacecraft. These capabilities enable exact pointing of the onboard sensors for accurate detection and measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from sources on the ground from 500 km above Earth’s surface.“SFL Missions is one of the few organizations in the world that can reliably deliver the attitude stability and pointing performance required by GHGSat for such small satellites,” said SFL Missions’ Zee. “Our smaller satellite platforms offer a combination of size, performance, reliability and cost effectiveness that is unmatched in the space sector today.”In addition, SFL Missions incorporates robust design margins into every satellite, and these include the onboard power systems, data storage, and downlink capacities. These margins in orbit translate into better operations and longer missions, contributing to the better-than-anticipated collection capacity that GHGSat has achieved with its earlier NEMO-based spacecraft.The SFL Missions heritage of nearly 500 cumulative years in orbit includes missions developed for commercial, government, and research organizations worldwide. The firm is developing nano-, micro-, and small satellites and constellations using space-proven bus designs from 3 to 500 kilograms for Earth observation, communications, environmental monitoring, maritime situational awareness, space astronomy, scientific research and more.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.In addition to providing end-to-end microspace mission development at its Toronto facility, SFL Missions offers a Flex Production program that gives NewSpace customers the option of having satellites developed or integrated in their own location or at a third-party site.About SFL Missions Inc. ( https://sflmissions.com)SFL Missions Inc. generates bigger returns from smaller, lower cost satellites. Small satellites built by SFL Missions consistently push the performance envelope and disrupt the traditional cost paradigm. We build quality small satellites at low cost that work the first time and enable NewSpace companies to mass produce through our Flex Production program. Satellites are built with advanced power systems, stringent attitude control and high-volume data capacity that are striking relative to the budget. We arrange launches globally and maintain a mission control center accessing ground stations worldwide. The pioneering and barrier-breaking work of SFL Missions is a key enabler to tomorrow’s cost-aggressive satellites and constellations.Follow SFL Missions Inc.Twitter X @SFLMissionsInstagram at sfl.missionsLinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/sflmissions/GHGSat is a global technology leader with pioneering emissions-monitoring capabilities that drive industrial efficiency with positive impact. Harnessing the power of satellites and aircraft, GHGSat traces emissions directly to their source at an unmatched speed, delivering the data and insights required to take action. A trusted partner for organizations around the world, GHGSat empowers decision makers to tackle emissions, accelerating progress towards a resilient energy future.View source version on businesswire.com: Dr. Robert E. ZeeSFL Missions Inc.info@SFLMissions.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.