FOSSA Systems, founded in 2020, is a Spanish aerospace company specializing in satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. As a nanosatellite manufacturer and launch provider, FOSSA designs, develops, and operates its own constellation of picosatellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to enable global IoT connectivity, especially for remote asset management. They offer end-to-end solutions for industries like agriculture, maritime, logistics, energy, and national security, and have partnered with companies like Microsoft and received investment from firms like Indico Capital Partners and Nabtesco Technology Ventures to expand their constellation and services. FOSSA aims to provide low-latency, direct-to-device communications for a wide range of applications.
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FOSSA Systems flew on Momentus’ inaugural mission that launched in May 2022.
FOSSA Systems plans an initial 80-satellite constellation to support SaaS and dedicated satellite customers.
FOSSA Systems flew with Momentus on Momentus’ inaugural mission that launched in May 2022.
FOSSA Systems booked two Vigoride space tugs from Momentus on 2023-01-12 to start deploying next-generation satellites in 2023.
FOSSA Systems is in the middle of a Series A funding round after raising about $1,000,000 from commercial and government sources.
The FOSSA Systems network currently operates with a small set of reception channels that limit the applications it can support.
Momentus signed a contract with FOSSA Systems to place FOSSASat FEROX satellites into low-Earth orbit on two Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle missions starting in 2023.
With 13 satellites in sun-synchronous orbits, FOSSA Systems can provide solutions with a latency of around 10 hours.
The first Momentus Vigoride tug carrying an unspecified number of FOSSA Systems satellites is due to launch on SpaceX Transporter-8, a Falcon 9 rideshare mission slated for no earlier than June 2023.
FOSSA Systems aims to deploy a constellation of 80 satellites by the end of 2024 to reduce latency to near-realtime.
FOSSA Systems plans an initial 80-satellite constellation to support software-as-a-service and dedicated satellite customers in sectors including Maritime, Logistics, Infrastructure, Utilities, and National Security.
Momentus Inc. signed a contract with FOSSA Systems to place FOSSASat FEROX satellites into low-Earth orbit on two Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle missions starting in 2023.
FOSSA Systems previously flew on Momentus’ inaugural mission that launched in May 2022.
The first group of FOSSA Systems’ next-generation satellites is slated to launch on a Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle on the SpaceX Transporter-8 mission no earlier than June 2023.
The Transporter-8 mission will demonstrate FOSSA Systems’ satellites’ new design features and serve as a demonstration for a second batch of satellites expected to launch on a follow-on Vigoride vehicle on a later SpaceX Transporter mission.
Momentus Inc. signed a contract with FOSSA Systems to place FOSSASat FEROX satellites into low-Earth orbit on two Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle missions starting in 2023.
Momentus flew FOSSA Systems on its inaugural Vigoride mission that launched in May 2022.
FOSSA Systems intends to support customers in sectors such as maritime, logistics, infrastructure, utilities, and national security with its planned 80-satellite constellation.
Momentus deployed eight customer satellites during its May 2022 inaugural mission for FOSSA Systems, Orbit NTNU, and Bronco Space at the California State Polytechnic University.
Momentus’ May 2022 inaugural mission deployed eight customer satellites for FOSSA Systems, Orbit NTNU, and Bronco Space at California State Polytechnic University.