Unseenlabs, the French specialist in spacebased radio frequency (RF) detection,announces the upcoming launch of its new satellites, BRO-17 and BRO-20. The mission,titled “LEVEL TWENTY,” is scheduled for liftoff in partnership with Exolaunch, a satellite integration provider, in November from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15
rideshare mission.
With the launch of BRO-17 and BRO-20,Unseenlabs is set to reach a new milestone in the expansion of its BRO satellite constellation. This achievement undercores the growingmaturity of a system that has become a global benchmark in space-based RF detection.
Thanks to its exclusive technology, Unseenlabs can detect and locate all types of vessels, including those absent from traditional monitoring systems, by intercepting their electromagnetic emissions
Founded in 2015, Unseenlabs has established itself as an international leader, already selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of the Copernicus Contributing Missions program. Its technology relies on a monosatellite detection approach: unlike other systems that require multiple sensors, a single satellite is sufficient to geolocate a signal emitter. This architecture enables the delivery of fast, lightweight, and easily exploitable data, covering on average 300,000 km² per satellite pass and performing several thousand RF detections per day.
This capability has become essential for governments and private stakeholders facing challenges such as illegal fishing (IUU), marine pollution, and trafficking. In the Bay of Bengal, one of Unseenlabs’ campaigns revealed that nearly 10% of detected signals were not reported in traditional monitoring systems. In the Pacific Ocean, within the so-called High Seas Pockets, that number rose to 47%, underlining the scale of unseen maritime activities.
“The launch of BRO-17 and BRO-20 represents a major milestone for Unseenlabs and the robustness of our technology,” said Clément Galic, CEO and co-founder of Unseenlabs. “Our satellites already provide decision-makers with crucial data to fight illegal fishing, monitor sensitive areas, and better understand strategic maritime dynamics. This launch also paves the way for our next generation of satellites, which will extend RF detection to land and space domains.”
Starting in 2026, Unseenlabs will deploy its second generation of satellites. This evolution will enable the detection of a broader range of signals, expanding RF monitoring capabilities beyond maritime to land and space domains. With this transition, the company will strengthen its position as a pioneer in space-based RF intelligence and take a decisive step toward multi-domain monitoring.
ABOUT UNSEENLABS
Unseenlabs is a global leader in space-based radio frequency (RF) detection, specializing in maritime surveillance. Its proprietary technology enables the geolocation and identification of vessels at sea—anytime, anywhere, and in all weather conditions. The company delivers high-value RF data and intelligence solutions that help combat illegal maritime activities,
establishing its technology as a benchmark in both the space and maritime industries.