Vyoma announces the successful Commissioning of the Flamingo-1 platform

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June 23, 2026

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Vyoma announces the successful Commissioning of the Flamingo-1 platform

The spacecraft completed all platform tests ahead of Routine Operations

All units abord the spacecraft confirmed to be operating nominally

Vyoma operates the spacecraft using its highly automated mission operations tools

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Munich, June 23rd, 2026 – Vyoma, a Germany-based company providing Space Domain Awareness capabilities, announces the successful in-space commissioning of the Flamingo-1 platform. The telescope of Flamingo-1 is the first large-aperture instrument in Europe launched for space-based space surveillance.

The successful platform commissioning represents an important achievement, confirming that all spacecraft systems are performing as expected. Vyoma will now proceed with the commissioning of the Flamingo-1 payload before entering the Routine Operations phase during which the satellite, operated by Vyoma’s own Mission Operations team, will generate space surveillance data around the clock.

Launched in January 2026, Flamingo-1 is equipped with a powerful optical telescope to detect, track and characterize space objects, reliably capturing maneuvering satellites and small debris. It is the first satellite of a constellation designed to strengthen Europe's sovereign space intelligence capabilities. Since the launch of Flamingo-1, Vyoma secured contracts with institutional customers worth multi-million Euros annually.

Flamingo-2, currently in production, is considerably more powerful than Flamingo-1, detecting even centimeter-sized objects in Low-Earth Orbit. It is set to launch and become operational in the first half of 2027, with Flamingos 3 through 12 to follow in 2028 and 2029.

Vyoma’s space and ground segment reflect the company’s expertise and leadership in advancing technologies that align with European strategic and security objectives. Through its data, services and turnkey solutions, the company directly supports Europe's geostrategic autonomy in space.

About Vyoma

Vyoma is a Munich-based company that leverages space-based and ground-based data to empower automated satellite operations and deliver space intelligence to the industry. Officially founded in August 2020, Vyoma offers services that enable efficient and scalable satellite operations in congested orbits around Earth, drastically reducing mission costs for its customers. Vyoma tenders to operators, space commands and space agencies. As a participant in the European Commission and ESA programs for SDA technology development, Vyoma relies on a specialized workforce of 45+ engineers and scientists.

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Press contact

Kate Bodko

E-Mail: media@vyoma.space

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