Oxford Space Systems (OSS) is a UK-based space hardware manufacturer specializing in deployable antennas and structures for satellites. They leverage proprietary materials and novel engineering techniques to create antennas that offer high radio frequency (RF) performance, efficient stowage, and robustness for harsh space environments. OSS's products, like Wrapped Rib antennas, cater to growing markets such as IoT, vessel tracking, and Earth observation, and they collaborate with leading satellite manufacturers like Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) and Airbus Defence and Space. Key partners also include the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
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Funding for the CarbSAR mission came from Oxford Space Systems, SSTL, Airbus Defence and Space, UKDI-DASA, Dstl, and the National Security Strategic Investment Fund.
Oxford Space Systems used custom composite and metal mesh production lines to manufacture the Wrapped Rib Antenna.
The Wrapped Rib Antenna was entirely designed and manufactured at Oxford Space Systems’ facilities in Oxfordshire.
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited and Oxford Space Systems confirmed the successful in-orbit deployment of the Wrapped Rib Antenna aboard the CarbSAR In-Orbit Demonstration mission on January 29, 2026.
With flight heritage secured from the CarbSAR mission, Oxford Space Systems is positioned to scale production of the Wrapped Rib Antenna for future commercial and government constellations.
Oxford Space Systems’ deployable antenna architecture is engineered to provide high-performance X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar from a stowage-efficient small satellite platform.
Performance data gathered from the CarbSAR mission will underpin Oxford Space Systems’ ability to produce batches of Wrapped Rib Antennas for global satellite operators.
The Wrapped Rib Antenna deployment on CarbSAR provides the first flight heritage for Oxford Space Systems’ large deployable reflector.
Oxford Space Systems used the CarbSAR project to expand its industrial capabilities and apply key manufacturing expertise to the UK Government's Oberon earth observation programme.
Oxford Space Systems and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited jointly designed, manufactured, and tested the CarbSAR satellite and Wrapped Rib Antenna.
Passing the Flight Readiness Review is an important milestone for Oxford Space Systems.
In 2022, Oxford Space Systems established a metal mesh manufacturing capability alongside its antenna assembly and integration facility configured to deliver batches of antennas for customers’ satellite constellation programmes.
Oxford Space Systems moved into a custom-built facility on the Harwell Campus in October 2018.
Oxford Space Systems collaborated with Astro Digital’s technical team on the delivered antennas.
Oxford Space Systems designed and engineered the delivered high-power, deployable S-band isoflux helical antennas.
Oxford Space Systems developed and delivered high-power, deployable S-band isoflux helical antennas for Astro Digital.
In January 2023, Oxford Space Systems opened a composite manufacturing facility in Abingdon, Oxfordshire to scale up internal capability to manufacture composite materials and components for deployable antennas.
Oxford Space Systems decided to pursue the identified high-growth product opportunities and secured partner and grant funding to co-fund their development together with the growth capital equity round.
Oxford Space Systems completed an equity investment round of c. £3 million to fund identified growth opportunities in the UK and export markets.
Oxford Space Systems completed a £3 million equity investment round.