Ant61 beacon because 12% of satellites never turn on in orbit
12% of small satellites turn into a brick in orbit right after launch. They can’t communicate with the ground station, so satellite owners don’t know what happened. These bricks occupy important orbits for generations, hindering space exploration and development, colliding with other satellites and creating more orbital debris.
Turning bricks back into working satellites
beacon installation
The Beacon is installed on a satellite before launch.
Health checks & real-time secure communication
After launch, the Beacon performs satellite health checks, determines its position and orbital parameters and communicates with the team on the ground in real-time.
All communications are encrypted and protected against external interference.
in the event of failure
If the satellite fails, the Beacon will keep working, providing important information on the root cause of failure and allowing the team on the ground to improve their design.
Saves time & money
The Beacon provides a backup communication system, allowing the operator to update satellite software and recover from failure, saving millions of dollars and years of work.
inside the beacon
Real-time 2-way communication
Tested at tumble rates up to 1300DPS
double-redundant independent power
Accurate positioning & state estimation
Compact (0.25U)
Supports all common mechanical & data interfaces
TRL-9 achieved in Q1 2024
Tested to higher shock, vibration & thermal range than a typical LEO satellite
Partner with uS
We are looking for companies to join forces with in increasing satellite reliability.
Are you building a satellite, or do you know someone who is? Do you care about sustainability in space exploration and mission assurance?
