The Zentrum für Telematik (ZfT), located in Würzburg, Germany, is an independent research institute specializing in telematics, robotics, and automation with applications in the space sector. ZfT designs and builds small satellites (CubeSats), focusing on formation flying and networked multi-satellite systems, in collaboration with the University of Würzburg. They are involved in projects like NetSat and TOM missions, developing technologies for formation control, inter-satellite communication, and Earth observation using satellite swarms, partnering with organizations like ENPULSION and supported by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The ZfT also offers testing and engineering services for the aerospace industry, with facilities for attitude control system verification and calibration.
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Zentrum für Telematik e.V. launched three cubesats, TOM-1, TOM-2, and TOM-3, to demonstrate the ability to create 3D images of volcanic ash clouds.
OHB System AG and the Zentrum für Telematik Würzburg coordinate the QUBE II project.