Hydrosat to build sovereign thermal satellites in Europe for NATO

Hydrosat has announced Nyktòs, a high-resolution mid-wave infrared satellite programme intended to provide taskable day-and-night tactical imagery for NATO members and allied governments. Development will be supported by additional European facilities and regional suppliers, extending the company's manufacturing and technology base for sovereign surveillance requirements. Nyktòs is designed to complement the Osiris wide-area thermal constellation, using broad-area detections to cue closer observation of selected locations. Osiris' first two satellites are planned for launch in 2027, while Hydrosat has not announced Nyktòs customers, satellite numbers, image resolution, launch dates or programme cost.