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Satellite Platforms

QPS-SAR

iQPS (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space)
  • Frequency9.6 GHz (X-band)
  • Look directionLeft or right in direction of movement
  • Imaging modeStripmap Mode, Spotlight Mode

High-resolution small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite built and operated by iQPS for day/night, all-weather Earth observation.

Satellite Platforms

6U AIS/VDES

Space Inventor ApS
  • MSRPFrom €870,000
  • Antenna3-element crossed deployable yagi antenna
  • Mission focusAIS/VDES maritime communication and navigation

6U maritime AIS/VDES satellite with a 3-element crossed deployable yagi antenna for maritime communication and navigation.

Satellite Platforms

6U Tactical Communications

Space Inventor ApS
  • MSRPFrom €1,200,000
  • Mission life10 years
  • SecurityAES-256 encryption; SSH, WebAPI and password access protections

High-performing 6U satellite for secure, tactical communication between space and Earth with a 10-year mission life.

Satellite Platforms

16U GEO for BIU

Space Inventor ApS
  • MSRPFrom €3,000,000
  • Orbit raising1200 km raise, journey of more than 28 million km to first GEO service slot
  • BandsKa, Ku and other bands

16U Bring-Into-Use (BIU) CubeSat designed for direct injection into geostationary orbit using Ka, Ku and other bands.

Satellite Platforms

ESM Satellite Platform

Space Inventor ApS
  • MSRPFrom €4,500,000
  • Mission focusElectronic Support Measures (ESM) - radar signature detection and geolocation

Microsatellite platform configured for Electronic Support Measures (ESM) missions with hi-reliability, shielded subsystems.

Satellite Platforms

6U Satellite

Space Inventor ApS
  • Mission life10 years
  • SecurityAES-256 encryption, multiple access protections
  • Payload volumeUp to 4U

Dependable 6U CubeSat platform for secure and tactical communication with a 10-year mission life.

Satellite Platforms

8U Satellite

Space Inventor ApS
  • Reaction wheels100 mNms
  • Star trackerStandard, dual optional for enhanced pointing accuracy
  • RedundancyDual communication and battery buses

High-performance 8U CubeSat with reaction wheels, star tracker and dual redundant buses for demanding missions.

Satellite Platforms

12U Satellite

Space Inventor ApS
  • Reaction wheelsFour 100 mNms reaction wheels
  • Star trackers (optional)Dual star trackers, 10-20 arcsec pointing accuracy
  • Sun sensorsSix fine sun sensors

Modular 12U CubeSat with electric propulsion and reaction wheels for high manoeuvrability and precise attitude control.

Satellite Platforms

16U Satellite

Space Inventor ApS
  • Momentum capacity100 mNms
  • Torque capability20 mNm
  • Payload accommodationUp to 12U depending on orbit requirements

High-performing 16U CubeSat platform with GEO options and flight heritage in both GEO and LEO.

Satellite Platforms

Small Satellite Platforms (S-75 to S-350)

SITAEL S.p.A.
  • Mass range75 kg (S-75) to 350 kg (S-350)
  • PropulsionSITAEL low-power Hall Effect electric propulsion
  • AOCSHigh-performance, star tracker fine pointing, torque/momentum actuators

Modular all-electric satellite platform family from 75kg to 350kg, supporting Earth observation, telecom/IoT constellations, IOD/IOV, and science missions.