Bright Ascension is a space software company that provides products and services for the space industry, specializing in software for spacecraft development, operations, and management. They offer a unified software platform and tool suite, including their flagship flight software development kit, GenerationOne, and the HELIX suite, which enables the efficient integration of space systems from satellite to service delivery. Bright Ascension's modular approach aims to simplify mission development, reduce risk, and lower mission costs for ventures ranging from nanosatellites to larger spacecraft. The company serves various sectors, including space mission development, CubeSat projects, and academic research.
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Bright Ascension launched ten software deployments onboard three SpaceX rockets in the first half of 2023.
The three spacecraft launched with Bright Ascension software are follow-on missions to previously deployed satellites.
Bright Ascension Ltd. had three flight software deployments launched aboard the SpaceX Transporter 8 mission on 2023-06-12.
The three spacecraft launched with Bright Ascension software were designed and built by AAC Clyde Space in Glasgow.
One spacecraft on the 3 January 2023 SpaceX Falcon 9 launch powered by Bright Ascension’s software is an undisclosed mission that the client cannot publicize.
The 3 January 2023 launch increased Bright Ascension’s total number of spacecraft in orbit using its software to 39.
All of the satellites launched with Bright Ascension’s flight software will use Bright Ascension’s Mission Control Software integrated with the onboard flight software.
Bright Ascension’s six latest GenerationOne flight software deployments were launched onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on 3 January 2023.
Bright Ascension’s six latest GenerationOne flight software deployments were launched on the SpaceX Transporter-6 Falcon 9 rocket on 2023-01-03.
Bright Ascension Ltd. launched a Partner Program earlier 2022 as a strategic initiative to support its ongoing product expansion stage.
Bright Ascension is working with space tech companies in the UK, USA, and Asian markets to develop and finalise collaboration agreements under the Partner Program.
Bright Ascension is participating in the ESA ARTES Pioneer program, a multi-year project to design and develop an end-to-end solution for creating satellite constellation services at reduced cost and timeframe.
Bright Ascension has raised £1m of additional equity through the issue of new shares to match development funding awarded by the European Space Agency.
AAC Clyde Space will partner with the University of Strathclyde, the Satellite Applications Catapult, Bright Ascension, and D-Orbit UK to design and launch the 10 satellites.