29 October 2024
We are thrilled to announce an exciting milestone for Deneb Space - our team is actively supporting two satellites in orbit! This achievement marks a significant leap in our journey towards revolutionising satellite operations and autonomy, and we couldn't be prouder of our team’s efforts working alongside CUAVA.
Commissioning these satellites is no small feat. It involves a complex and painstaking manual process, involving activating systems, calibrating instruments, and establishing reliable communication links with ground stations. “The challenge is amplified by the limited windows for communication during satellite passes, some days, we only get 10 minutes of quality communication to talk to the satellite,” says Xuelaing Bai, Deneb’s CTO.
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“Ironically, we are finding ourselves having to navigate these very challenges faced by satellite operators as we work toward automating satellites.” says, Deneb CEO Anne Bettens. The operational hurdles we are navigating in real time validate the necessity of our innovations. We understand the urgency and intricacy involved in commissioning, and we are acutely aware of the manual adjustments and rapid decision-making required to ensure mission success.
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Once the commissioning phase is complete, we will begin testing and verifying our eMag technology. We eagerly anticipate turning on our subsystem to assess its power and efficiency, which will serve as a compelling proof point for minimising spacecraft jitter and improving precision in satellite operations. This testing phase is crucial, as it will demonstrate how our innovative solutions can transform satellite performance and extend operational lifespans.
This is a huge leap towards our first goal in our roadmap to satellite automation - to automate the detumbling process. The critical step that stabilises satellites post-launch, enabling them to orient correctly and perform their basic functions. As we tackle these challenges ourselves, we remain steadfast in our commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and extending satellite longevity through advanced automation.
With the increasing congestion in space, the need for precise orientation and automated systems has never been more critical. Our experience reaffirms our dedication to pioneering solutions that will streamline satellite operations and significantly improve communication efficiency.​​​​​
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