Space Technology
Experts Committed
to Climate Change

Developing unique remote sensing technology
to detect, monitor, and respond to wildfires
and their emissions.

A Proven
Track Record

From envisioning to executing, our team
has successfully designed, engineered, and managed
decades of space technology projects.

Our Vision

To positively impact the lives of billions of people around the world.

Our Mission

To provide unique early wildfire detection and monitoring capabilities, using low-cost and high-performance space satellites for real-time global coverage.

Our Leadership Team

Stephen Achal

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Strategy Officer

Stephen is a visionary leader in remote sensing and climate solutions, infusing a cosmic twist into the mission to help protect Earth. With decades of experience designing state-of-the-art earth observation systems, Stephen has built his career tackling complex environmental and humanitarian challenges, transforming high-risk projects into success stories. Leading his teams with passion and grit, whether in the lab or field, he’s solved big-picture issues for the environmental, civilian, and government sectors. Now at the helm of 4pi Lab, Stephen is focused on his boldest missions yet: developing cutting-edge satellite technologies to prevent catastrophic wildfires globally to slow climate change, and create novel satellites to prospect the moon and asteroids for critical resources supporting the emerging lunar and space economies. Known as the “benevolent brown Lex Luthor of remote sensing,” Stephen combines world-class expertise in astrophysics and earth observation to give 4pi Lab a crucial edge in the climate battle, driving solutions for a sustainable future.

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Victor Taylor

Chief Technology Officer

Specializing in machine learning, image processing, computer vision, and many other remote sensing and imaging systems, Victor Taylor brings over 30 years of experience in engineering management, across both public and private sectors. With a Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science, Victor has completed several mapping and communications technologies, including Global Rain & Boreal Forest Mapping and Synthetic Aperture Radar projects.

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With the launch of our first satellite set for 2023, we can help your organization leverage our early wildfire detection technology.