Modelling & Simulation

SPACEBEL is a recognized developer of system modelling and simulation products tailored for satellites, probes, launchers, orbital transportation systems, and ground segments. Active in this field since 1994, SPACEBEL has become a leading European company, addressing various technology domains such as satellite operational simulators for mission control, software validation facilities, numerical modelling of the space environment, and emulators for on-board processors (e.g., 1750, Erc32, Leon, Arm). Their simulation modelling platforms adhere to relevant standards like Simulation Model Portability SMP2 and ECSS E40-07 SMP. SPACEBEL is also the developer of CNES simulation platforms, including BASILES and VTS products, and offers additional mission operations tools like PrestoTools (including PrestoPlot®) for Telemetry/Telecommand and data decoding. The company possesses extensive experience with other simulation modelling frameworks such as Matlab/Simulink (Mathworks), SIMSAT (ESA), EuroSim (Airbus DS), and SimTG (Airbus DS). Their Modelling & Simulation Department comprises over 40 simulation engineers specializing in systems engineering software, simulation modelling frameworks, dedicated simulation tools (avionics models, processor emulators, front-end equipment), simulator executive tools, satellite platform and payload model integration, and mission analysis tools (postprocessing, visualization). They also provide Training Operations Maintenance Simulators (TOMS) for mission control and operations. SPACEBEL’s capabilities span from system definition, design, and development to validation and delivery of complete spacecraft simulators, relying on advanced methods and tools to support space system engineering processes throughout the mission lifecycle. This includes expertise in space systems software verification, validation, maintenance, and qualification methods/tools, Software Validation Facilities (SVF), Training, Operation & Maintenance Simulators (TOMS), Hardware in the Loop Configurations, and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE). They also develop emulators and avionics software for ERC32, LEON & LEON 2/3, ARM, and full on-board computers with devices like 1553, OBDH, SpW, UART. In-house and third-party simulation frameworks and tools include BASILES, VTS, and PrestoTools (PrestoPlot®). SPACEBEL has delivered simulators for numerous successful ESA and CNES missions, including Proteus, Proba, Hera, Pleiades, CSO, Ceres, Swot, Svom, Metop-sg, Euclid, Mtg, and Altius. They are also active members of standardization and advisory groups, including the ECSS E40-07 SMP working group, promoting model exchanges.