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Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)

GB
commercialFounded 1985
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
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In May 2024 SatVu contracted UK-based Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd to build HotSat-2 and HotSat-3.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology LtdTechnical ProductFeb 17, 2026Earth Observation Data Provider SatVu Closes £30 Million Funding Round

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.

Mentioned as: surrey satellite technology limitedTechnical ProductJan 29, 2026SSTL and Oxford Space Systems Achieve Successful In-Orbit Deployment of CarbSAR Antenna

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. received signals from the HydroGNSS smallsats, confirming that both are safely in their assigned orbits around Earth.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralNov 28, 2025Twin satellites launch to scout for water

SSTL managed the full process of the HydroGNSS spacecraft, from initial design through assembly and testing.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralNov 7, 2025HydroGNSS satellites prepared for Vandenberg launch

The SSTL team will await the upcoming launch of the HydroGNSS satellites, scheduled for later this month.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralNov 7, 2025HydroGNSS satellites prepared for Vandenberg launch

HydroGNSS was manufactured by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) in Guildford, UK.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralNov 6, 2025HydroGNSS satellite twins are poised for their launch at Vandenberg SFB

The twin satellites of the HydroGNSS mission were built in the UK by a consortium led by SSTL.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralOct 30, 2025HydroGNSS prepares for launch

The CarbSAR satellite uses SSTL's Carbonite series design and integrates a deployable X-band SAR payload.

Mentioned as: sstlTechnical ProductOct 27, 2025Flight Readiness Achieved for CarbSAR Mission With SSTL and Oxford Space Systems

Oxford Space Systems and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited jointly designed, manufactured, and tested the CarbSAR satellite and Wrapped Rib Antenna.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology LimitedTechnical ProductOct 27, 2025Flight Readiness Achieved for CarbSAR Mission With SSTL and Oxford Space Systems

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.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralSep 30, 2025SSTL announce further enabling satellite development for AquaWatch-AUK: Water monitoring innovation

The AquaWatch initiative accelerates domestic satellite development in Australia through SSTL-led knowledge transfer.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralSep 30, 2025SSTL announce further enabling satellite development for AquaWatch-AUK: Water monitoring innovation

HydroGNSS has been developed by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd for ESA's Scout framework.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralSep 29, 2025HydroGNSS: ESA’s first Scout smallsat begins launch preparations

IHI signed memorandums of understanding with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited and Global Satellite Vu Ltd for the development and operation of small satellites.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology LimitedOrg RelationshipSep 9, 20259/9宇宙ニュース・IHI、衛星コンステレーション構築で英SSTL・SatVuと協力 ほか3件

The agreement with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited aims to enhance Japan's information collection, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities through Earth observation satellite constellations.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralSep 9, 20259/9宇宙ニュース・IHI、衛星コンステレーション構築で英SSTL・SatVuと協力 ほか3件

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.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Org RelationshipNov 5, 2024Juno satellite to be built by SSTL for the UK’s MOD DE&S for advanced military ops

ESA signed a contract with SSTL in September 2021 worth $23.5 million for communications services from Lunar Pathfinder.

Mentioned as: SSTLOrg RelationshipOct 21, 2024Moon Monday #198: Suit up to walk under Moonlight, and grab global mission updates

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.

Mentioned as: SSTLTechnical ProductOct 21, 2024Moon Monday #198: Suit up to walk under Moonlight, and grab global mission updates

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.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralSep 10, 2024SpaceX to launch Galileo L13, Europe’s alternative to American GPS

Project Tyche is a small satellite built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd scheduled to launch later this summer.

Mentioned as: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)Narrative GeneralJul 17, 2024LeoLabs to support UK’s Project Tyche

SatVu ordered HotSat-2 from SSTL in 2022 and later placed the order on hold.

Mentioned as: sstlNarrative GeneralMay 15, 2024SatVu aims to revive thermal imaging business in 2025 with two satellites
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