Kongsberg NanoAvionics

Watching a #satellite learn to spread its wings - one of the most critical parts of its mission once in space - is always spectacular. But what goes into its "wing" design? In short - simplicity. Because: Simple design = Cost-effective + Easy to manufacture and assemble We embrace modularity so that our standard small satellite buses can be easily configured with single, double, or triple deployable solar panels, all sharing the same PCBs, honeycomb structures, and Hold Down Release Mechanisms, requiring minimal mechanical changes. This also streamlines assembly, reducing production time and costs so our customers can get their Earth observation, communication, or other missions to orbit cost-effectively and quickly. And as this video shows, testing also becomes faster when the panels are strong enough to support themselves under gravity and do not require elaborate deployment jigs, even if they span up to 1,5m each in triple-deployable configurations. Learn more about our standard microsatellite buses: https://lnkd.in/enY-dUUJ #NewSpace #nanosatellites #smallsats

It took us 10 years, but we finally have a NanoAvionics band! 🥁🎸🎙️ Please give it up to Launch Fever for their debut show at our 10th birthday party last month. 🔊 Sound On & Rock On! 🤘 Rocking the stage are members from our Satellite Mission Control, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Control, and Marketing teams, and according to them, rocking the dance floor is the world's best audience. Aww, you guys... ☺️ Any Coldplay, Queen, or Smash Mouth fans out there?

🌍 It's #WorldPhotoWeek, so here's a moving picture we took of the World... ...and the Moon. 🌔 You can watch it in it's full 4K glory on our YouTube channel in the comments below. #NewSpace #nanosatellites #smallsats #WorldPhotographyWeek #WorldPhotographyDay #WorldPhotoDay

What a weekend! 4 more of our customer Earth observation and Software Defined Radio satellites launched aboard SpaceX Transporter-11, including one of the world's 1st. There are over 10,000 active satellites in space, but it's only now that we finally have one dedicated exclusively to observing biodiversity: 🛰️ The 6U Lemu Nge (Forest Eye) will use its high-resolution hyperspectral camera to help Lemu monitor wetlands, coastal areas, and changes in land use, as well as identify key plant species to inform nature conservation and restoration programs. 🛰️ Another 6U satellite, HYPSO-2, joined its 2.5-year-old sibling in space, where it will provide up to 10x more hyperspectral data on harmful algae blooms that Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU) uses to examine the health of our oceans and water supplies. 🛰️🛰️ Two 3U satellites for our undisclosed customer will test new applications with optical Earth observation and Software Defined Radio payloads. As our operators continue to commission the satellites, you can learn more about the missions through our blog in the comments below. #NewSpace #nanosatellites #smallsats

Nothing but thumbs up for SpaceX's Transporter-11 launch and our customers today! Two hyperspectral satellites and two technology demonstration missions are ready to take off at 18:20 UTC: 🛰 Lemu Nge will become the world's 1st satellite dedicated exclusively to biodiversity observation AND will take a place in history books as Chile's 1st private satellite, courtesy of Lemu.   🛰 HYPSO-2 will join its 2.5-year-old predecessor in orbit to monitor the health of our oceans and water supplies by examining harmful algae blooms and deliver up to 10x more hyperspectral images for the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).   🛰 🛰 Two 3U nanosatellites for our undisclosed customer will test new applications with optical Earth observation and Software Defined Radio payloads. You can tune in to the live launch stream on SpaceX's website at 18:20 UTC. #NewSpace #nanosatellites #smallsats

We've been waiting to turn this launch up to 11. 🚀 Tomorrow's Transporter mission with SpaceX is scheduled to lift off on August 16th, 18:20 UTC. Here's what's heading to Sun-synchronous orbit this time: 🛰 The 6U Lemu Nge will become the world's 1st satellite dedicated exclusively for biodiversity observation AND Chile's 1st private satellite. With its hyperspectral camera boasting <5m GSD, Lemu will monitor wetlands, coastal areas, changes in land use, and identify key plant species to inform nature conservation and restoration programs. 🛰 The 6U HYPSO-2 will join its 2.5-year-old predecessor in orbit to monitor the health of our oceans and water supplies by examining harmful algae blooms. Thanks to a faster data interface between the satellite bus and the payload, coupled with an X-band transmitter, HYPSO-2 will deliver up to 10x more hyperspectral images for Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). 🛰 🛰 Two 3U nanosatellites for our undisclosed customer will test new applications with optical Earth observation and Software Defined Radio payloads. Tune into the launch on SpaceX's website. #NewSpace #nanosatellites #smallsats The payload fairing image is courtesy of SpaceX.

The world's 1st dedicated biodiversity observation satellite is ready to launch on Transporter-11 for our customer Lemu. But first, we had to make sure each hyperspectral photon it collects in space can smoothly pass the entire image acquisition chain: That means checking that the optics, image sensor, processing unit, payload controller, and downlink are all working as designed after the satellite's environmental test campaign, which is one heck of a workout for the satellite. Distinguishing plant species and their health from space to inform nature preservation programs is a unique challenge we are proud to support. Let us know your ambitions in space. You can use our online configurator to find a satellite bus match for your mission in seconds. Link below. #NewSpace #nanosatellites #smallsats

Good morning #SmallSat2024! ☕ Start your engines with our free, delicious craft coffee and our satellite engineering team at the Fieldhouse, booth #226. Coffee is served 9:00-12:00. Also, don't miss: ⚙️ Our satellite configurator - build and price out your smallsat in seconds. 🛰️ The wide range of our well-qualified, flight-proven 10 - 200+ kg smallsat buses. ☀️ When you visit the NASA Area on TSC 2n Floor, look above the stage for the 80sq-meter ACS3 solar sail mockup aboard our 12U satellite bus. NASA expects to unfurl that shiny beauty in space in the coming weeks. And if you wish to discuss how our smallsat buses and extensive mission experience can help address your biggest challenges, you can book a meeting with our team in advance using Andrew's link below. See you at booth #226, and enjoy your coffee! It tastes even better in NewSpace 3.0! 😉 #NewSpace #nanosatellites #smallsats

We're packing our satellite hardware for #SmallSat2024, and yes, we will have some of that delicious coffee again at booth #226. Drop by to: ☕ Get your tasty coffee fix on us (served August 6 and 7, morning to noon) ⚙️ Try our satellite configurator to find your payload match and see pricing 👋 Meet our team to get help with your mission - Andrew Swain, Tomas Versalovicius, Paul Frey, Rolanda Blinovaitė, Fredrik Bendz Aarrestad 🛰️ Check out our MP42 microsatellite that's been upgraded since last year You can book a meeting with us in advance using the link below. See you in Utah! #NewSpace #nanosatellites #smallsats

Last week, our team celebrated NanoAvionics' official 10 years in space. Looking back, the industry has surely changed a lot and it was great to remember some of the major milestones that brought us to this day: 2014: NanoAvionics was officially born after the success of the LituanicaSAT-1 mission. 2017: First platform sold and shipped to Sydney University. Also, launch of LituanicaSAT-2, likely the first CubeSat to use chemical propulsion, all developed in-house. 2018: Introduced our M6P and became the first provider to offer end-to-end nanosatellite mission services and bigger - 6U, 12U, and 16U platforms. 2019: A 6U nanosatellite built for our commercial customer demonstrated direct-to-cellphone connectivity from space. 2020: Saw increasing demand for our larger nanosatellite platforms and systems from big industry primes such as NASA, ESA, Thales Alenia, and multiple defence customers. 2021: Launched our first satellite built for the world's first 5G IoT constellation and expanded to three new offices across the EU and US. 2022: Became the first nanosatellite manufacturer to enter the microsatellite market by launching our selfie-taking MP42 satellite. 2023: Onboarded 200 new employees in 18 months and joined the KONGSBERG group to strengthen and broaden our offering to the space market. 2024: Launched more nanosatellites in the last 5 years than any other external manufacturer: 1000's subsystems and 55+ satellites delivered to customers worldwide, with 40+ satellites in space, setting the NewSpace performance standard in the era of NewSpace 3.0. Of course, the biggest celebration of all is our team, culture, and customers, who made all this possible with their trust, dedication, and hard work. We look forward to the next decade as eager as we were in 2014. P.S. It only took us 10 years to build a NanoAvionics band. Stay tuned for the debut of Launch Fever. 😉 #NewSpace #nanosatellites #smallsats #10YearsInSpace