Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) is a British small satellite manufacturer and mission provider. SSTL designs, builds, and operates satellites for Earth observation, science, communication, and in-orbit services. A spin-off from the University of Surrey and now part of Airbus, SSTL works with customers like ESA and NASA, offering complete turnkey ground segment solutions and launch services. SSTL is known for driving innovation and affordability in the space sector.
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Oxford Space Systems and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited jointly designed, manufactured, and tested the CarbSAR satellite and Wrapped Rib Antenna.
The AquaWatch initiative accelerates domestic satellite development in Australia through SSTL-led knowledge transfer.
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) is advancing the AquaWatch program in partnership with CSIRO, University of Stirling, Pixalytics, RAL Space, Assimila, and Deloitte through the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund (IBF) Call 2.
HydroGNSS has been developed by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd for ESA's Scout framework.
The agreement with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited aims to enhance Japan's information collection, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities through Earth observation satellite constellations.
IHI signed memorandums of understanding with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited and Global Satellite Vu Ltd for the development and operation of small satellites.
The Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) procured a £40 million contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) to develop the satellite Juno.
The Lunar Pathfinder orbiter, built by SSTL and weighing 280 kilograms, is scheduled to launch in 2026 onboard Firefly’s second lander as part of NASA’s CLPS program.
ESA signed a contract with SSTL in September 2021 worth $23.5 million for communications services from Lunar Pathfinder.
On 2024-08-21, ESA, OHB, and payload manufacturer SSTL assessed the on-orbit test results and concluded that the April-launched satellites did not suffer degradation during launch.
Project Tyche is a small satellite built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd scheduled to launch later this summer.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) is building both HotSat-2 and HotSat-3.
HotSat-1 was a 160-kilogram demonstration satellite provided by SSTL for a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch in June.
SatVu ordered HotSat-2 from SSTL in 2022 and later placed the order on hold.
HotSat-1 was based on SSTL's DarkCarb design and carried mid-wave infrared (MWIR) technology to capture thermal imagery at a resolution of 3.5 m.
The multispectral imager (MSI), built by SSTL, captures high-resolution images in multiple spectral bands.
The EarthCARE satellite includes a Multi-Spectral Imager developed by SSTL, an Airbus subsidiary.
The EarthCARE satellite includes a Multi-Spectral Imager developed by Airbus subsidiary SSTL.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd built HOTSAT-1 and is assessing the anomaly on the insured satellite with SatVu.
The SSTL–ASI partnership aims to expand SSTL’s educational outreach and provide students with access to space technology and exploration.