Surrey Satellite Technology

Surrey Satellites, a world-leading small satellite supplier, has been at the forefront of pioneering audacious new satellite technologies, products, and services for over 40 years. Their vision is to enable advancement in space by sharing their know-how and delivering cutting-edge solutions. The Surrey Satellite story is a testament to British ingenuity, ambition, and engineering expertise. In the late 1970s, a group of researchers at the University of Surrey, led by Martin Sweeting, revolutionized the space industry by creating UoSAT-1, the first modern re-programmable small satellite. This groundbreaking achievement showed that relatively small and inexpensive micro satellites could perform successful and sophisticated missions. Since then, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has grown into a world leader in designing, building, testing, and operating small satellites. They have built and launched over 70 satellites for 22 countries, working with a wide range of international customers and partners. SSTL offers a range of satellite platforms, including SSTL-CUBE, SSTL-MICRO, and SSTL-MINI, for various applications such as Earth observation, space exploration, IoT, and lunar missions. They also provide mission builder services, training programs, and customer case studies to help customers exploit the full potential of their satellites. With a long list of Firsts in the industry, including the first use of GPS for on-board orbit determination and the first demonstration of space debris capture, SSTL continues to redefine what is possible in space technology. As a subsidiary of Airbus, SSTL is committed to delivering innovative satellite solutions, making significant contributions to the space industry, and shaping the future of space exploration.