EnduroSat to build Vyoma’s space situational awareness constellation

August 9, 2023

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EnduroSat to build Vyoma’s space situational awareness constellation

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EnduroSat and Vyoma are thrilled to announce that they will be working together on Europe’s first commercial mission for in-situ space situational awareness (SSA). Vyoma will use in-orbit optical telescopes to observe space objects and map the orbital environment at a high frequency, thus providing SSA data and services with near-zero latency. EnduroSat will design and build the ESPA microsatellites which will be deployed in a low-Earth orbit. The spacecraft is also equipped with edge computing capabilities for in-orbit processing of the images in real-time and data reduction.

The first two pilot satellites are to be launched into space from the end of 2024, as part of a 12-satellite constellation. The data generated by the constellation will enhance current SSA capabilities on the global stage and contribute to space safety, empowering satellite owners to make informed operational decisions efficiently. More importantly, the mission will contribute to the protection of our planet and of assets in space and on Earth originating from space debris and anomalous behaviors.

Commenting on the news, Luisa Buinhas, Co-Founder and CPO of Vyoma stated: “Facing this new reality of ever-growing congestion and perils in orbit, time for action is of the essence. We are proud to have partnered up with EnduroSat, who leverage their expertise to design a spacecraft for Vyoma’s powerful optical instruments. Together, we bring the world a step closer to achieving safety in our orbits, tackling the space sustainability challenge. This partnership also demonstrates that Europe is a hub of excellence in technology and innovation – may a new SSA era begin!”.

“We are honored to be selected for these cutting-edge missions. Vyoma’s goal to make space operations safe and resilient fits perfectly with EnduroSat’s efforts toward streamlined and secure space operations. We are looking forward to delivering this new generation of satellites for the mission and to working on the development of the entire fleet. I would like to congratulate both teams for their exceptional efforts in the last few months and cannot be more enthusiastic about the future.” added Raycho Raychev, Founder and CEO of EnduroSat.

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About Vyoma

Vyoma is a Munich-based company that leverages ground-based and soon, space-based data to empower automated satellite operations. Founded in August 2020, Vyoma enables real-time space traffic management in congested orbits around Earth, drastically reducing mission costs for its customers. The company’s operations services range from detection of close approaches between satellites and debris all the way to full automation of manoeuvre planning. Vyoma tenders to operators, reinsurers, and space agencies. A member of the EU Commission and ESA programs for SSA technology development, Vyoma counts on a specialized workforce of 20+ engineers and scientists.

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Arti Dhole

Vyoma Media & PR Team
media@vyoma.space

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About EnduroSat

EnduroSat provides a unique ‘space-as-a-service’, based on its software-flexible NanoSats, to business, exploration, and science teams. Its focus is on the development of next-generation commercial space applications and exploration programs. EnduroSat is one of the fastest-growing space companies in Europe.A proud member of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and Endeavor Network, EnduroSat’s team exceeds 140+ talented developers, engineers, and scientists, currently serving more than 220+ clients worldwide. Customers for the Space Data Service include commercial space companies focused on IoT, remote sensing, meteorology, and Earth observation; and research organizations including space agencies, universities, and institutes.

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Delyan Momchilov

Marketing and Communications Lead
delyan@endurosat.com

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