On‑demand satellite capacity for time‑critical missions
Tactical Access
On‑demand satellite capacity for time‑critical missions
The right imagery, at the right granularity, at the right time - so you can make the right call.
Mission-critical collections
Capacity when you need it
Tactical Access gives defense and intelligence teams a new way to secure satellite capacity when it matters the most.
Our unique capacity-reservation model lets you reserve SAR satellite imaging passes from the entire ICEYE fleet over your area of interest, when you need them.
As an annual subscription-based product, Tactical Access is ideal for customers with large daily imagery volumes and demanding requirements for tasking flexibility and prompt imagery delivery.
It's a new way to understand Earth
See and react to changes on Earth in near real-time
it's all about timing
Tactical satellite access
Lock in guaranteed imaging windows—even during surge demand or conflict—so missions stay on track without interruptions.
If the situation changes, you can re-task targets and adjust imaging settings up to two hours before the satellite passes overhead, which is critical for time‑sensitive operations and crisis response.
Book across the fleet
Book collection passes across the ICEYE fleet for the critical windows you need in your areas of interest.
Fair rules, guaranteed access
A transparent arbitration system sets clear, fair rules for who gets imaging time.
Task late, with precision
Adjust targets up to two hours before the pass.
Rapid delivery
Receive processed imagery in under 1 hour via EDGE processor and Direct Downlink.
Secure delivery
An optional antenna and EDGE processor give you sole custody of imagery data.
Multiple image acquisition
Acquire multiple images of the same area of interest. All taken, processed and downlinked in the same satellite pass.
Tactical Access
Reserve capacity, downlink directly, exploit immediately
With Tactical Access, you can lock in satellite time and task at the last moment. Imagery is delivered quickly and securely via EDGE processor and Direct Downlink.
1. Book a pass for a specific time.
Secure a pass from the global fleet that is aligned with your operational window.
2. Task close to the satellite pass.
Finalize targets and commands close to the overpass to meet last‑minute intelligence needs.
3. Collect what matters.
Capture the exact images and coverage over your areas of interest.
4. Receive quickly and securely.
Get direct, secure delivery of imagery — optionally pushed to your own ground station within the area of operations.
5. Exploit immediately.
On‑board processing and direct downlinking supports quick decision-making and immediate exploitation.
Multiple image acquisition
Ultimate agility
With Tactical Access, you can capture up to 15 individual scenes within a single satellite access window using beam steering. You can take images during a single pass over a region, or back-to-back acquisitions in adjacent regions, and then repeat as necessary. The imagery is taken, processed, and downlinked in the same satellite pass.
Three satellite passes with 15 image captures per pass over the DMZ area between North Korea and South Korea.
Use cases
Keep missions on track
Intelligence surveillance reconnaissance
Monitor border incursions, troop movements, or conflict zones with < 3 h task-to-data timelines.
Time-sensitive targeting
Provide precise, up-to-date intelligence to support tactical operations and dynamic targeting.
Crisis response operations
Deliver near-real-time imagery for disaster mapping, evacuation planning, or interdiction missions.
Immediate downlink capability
ICEYE certified antenna
Immediate downlink
Receive SAR data as the satellite passes overhead allowing typical task-to-data cycle < 3 hours.
Proven hardware
ICEYE supplies and supports a multi-mission antenna certified for Tactical Access operations.
Plug-and-play integration
Delivered pre-configured for ICEYE downlink protocols (X-band, DVB-S2 8PSK) and linked seamlessly with the EDGE processor.
Scalable coverage
Deploy one or several antennas to expand regional visibility and improve downlink availability.
Resilient operations
Redundant link to ICEYE’s global GS network ensures fallback and SLA continuity.
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