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UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)

CA
commercialFounded 1998
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Space Flight Laboratory was chosen in 2021 to complete platform concept designs for two of the four first-round Astrophysics Pioneers missions.

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Org RelationshipFeb 2, 2022NASA Awards Space Flight Laboratory To Develop Two SmallSats For Astrophysics Pioneers Program

Space Flight Laboratory will develop the StarBurst platform on an ESPA-Grande variant of its scalable DAUNTLESS bus.

Mentioned as: Space Flight LaboratoryTechnical ProductFeb 2, 2022NASA Awards Space Flight Laboratory To Develop Two SmallSats For Astrophysics Pioneers Program

Over its 24-year history, Space Flight Laboratory has developed CubeSats, nanosatellites, and microsatellites that have achieved more than 173 cumulative years of operation in orbit.

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Narrative GeneralFeb 2, 2022NASA Awards Space Flight Laboratory To Develop Two SmallSats For Astrophysics Pioneers Program

Since 1998, Space Flight Laboratory’s on-orbit heritage includes 72 satellites and distinct missions in Earth observation, atmospheric monitoring, ship tracking, communications, RF geolocation, technology demonstration, space astronomy, solar physics, space plasma, and other scientific research.

Mentioned as: space flight laboratoryTechnical ProductFeb 2, 2022NASA Awards Space Flight Laboratory To Develop Two SmallSats For Astrophysics Pioneers Program

Space Flight Laboratory offers a complete suite of nano-, micro-, and small satellites for missions ranging from 3 to 500 kg.

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Narrative GeneralFeb 2, 2022NASA Awards Space Flight Laboratory To Develop Two SmallSats For Astrophysics Pioneers Program

Space Flight Laboratory will support the launch, commissioning, and operation of StarBurst and Aspera, which are tentatively scheduled for launch in 2025.

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Narrative PlanFeb 2, 2022NASA Awards Space Flight Laboratory To Develop Two SmallSats For Astrophysics Pioneers Program

Space Flight Laboratory will develop the Aspera platform using a larger variant of its scalable DEFIANT microsatellite platform.

Mentioned as: space flight laboratoryNarrative PlanFeb 2, 2022NASA Awards Space Flight Laboratory To Develop Two SmallSats For Astrophysics Pioneers Program

Spaceflight Inc. signed new launch agreements with Astrocast, Canon Electronics, Capella Space, GeoJump, HawkEye 360, Orbit Fab, Loft Orbital, NASA, NearSpace Launch Inc. / Inter-Modal Holding LLC, Portland State Aerospace Society, Space Products and Innovation (SPiN), Spacemanic, University of Toronto Aerospace Team, Xona Space Systems, and several undisclosed U.S. government organizations.

Mentioned as: University of Toronto Aerospace TeamTechnical ProductSep 26, 2021Spaceflight’s Long List Of New Launch Contracts Enrich Future Of Space Infrastructure

Spaceflight has signed new launch agreements with Astrocast, Canon Electronics, Capella Space, GeoJump, HawkEye 360, Orbit Fab, Loft Orbital, NASA, NearSpace Launch Inc., Inter-Modal Holding LLC, Portland State Aerospace Society, Space Products and Innovation (SPiN), Spacemanic, University of Toronto Aerospace Team, Xona Space Systems, and several undisclosed U.S. government organizations.

Mentioned as: University of Toronto Aerospace TeamTechnical ProductSep 22, 2021Spaceflight’s new launch contracts growth of Space infra

NorSat-4 will be built on Space Flight Laboratory’s DEFIANT microsatellite platform, a variant of the NEMO platform that uses a separation system rather than a dispenser.

Mentioned as: Space Flight LaboratoryTechnical ProductAug 9, 2021Space Flight Laboratory Is DEFIANT To Develop Microsatellite For Norwegian Space Agency

Since 1998, Space Flight Laboratory’s on-orbit heritage includes 72 satellites across Earth observation, atmospheric monitoring, ship tracking, communications, RF geolocation, technology demonstration, space astronomy, solar physics, space plasma, and other scientific research missions.

Mentioned as: Space Flight LaboratoryTechnical ProductAug 9, 2021Space Flight Laboratory Is DEFIANT To Develop Microsatellite For Norwegian Space Agency

Space Flight Laboratory has a contract to develop the NorSat-4 satellite for the Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA).

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Narrative GeneralAug 9, 2021Space Flight Laboratory Is DEFIANT To Develop Microsatellite For Norwegian Space Agency

SFL developed the AISSat-1 nanosatellite, which was launched in 2010.

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Narrative GeneralAug 9, 2021Space Flight Laboratory Is DEFIANT To Develop Microsatellite For Norwegian Space Agency

HawkEye 360’s satellites were built on a satellite bus designed by the UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory.

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Org RelationshipJul 5, 2021HawkEye 360 Enjoys Another RF Cluster Success

HawkEye 360’s Cluster 3 satellites were built on a bus designed by UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory and contain a state-of-the-art RF payload developed by HawkEye 360.

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Org RelationshipJul 2, 2021HawkEye 360 successfully launches next generation RF satellites

HawkEye 360’s satellites were built on a bus designed by UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory and contain an RF payload developed by HawkEye 360.

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Org RelationshipJun 30, 2021HawkEye 360 Successfully Launches Next Generation RF Satellites

StarBurst will focus on neutron star research using a 250 kg smallsat built by Space Flight Laboratory.

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Narrative PlanJun 28, 2021NASA’s StarBurst SmallSat Mission To Be Developed By Space Flight Laboratory

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center contracted Space Flight Laboratory to develop a smallsat platform for the StarBurst astrophysics mission.

Mentioned as: Space Flight LaboratoryTechnical ProductJun 28, 2021NASA’s StarBurst SmallSat Mission To Be Developed By Space Flight Laboratory

SFL developed NorSat-3 under contract to the Norwegian Space Agency with funding from the Norwegian Coastal Administration.

Mentioned as: UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)Org RelationshipApr 30, 2021Norwegian Space Agency announces launch of NorSat-3 maritime tracking microsatellite built by Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)

SFL developed the 16.5-kilogram NorSat-3 microsatellite on its Next-generation Earth Monitoring and Observation (NEMO) platform.

Mentioned as: SFLTechnical ProductApr 30, 2021Norwegian Space Agency announces launch of NorSat-3 maritime tracking microsatellite built by Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)
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