French satellite maker U-Space relies on Neuraspace for Space Traffic Management

Coimbra, Portugal, 18 November 2024 – French startup U-Space, a pioneering designer and manufacturer of small satellites, has selected Neuraspace to protect its satellites for two upcoming missions.

U-Space will rely on Neuraspace’s Space Traffic Management (STM) solution based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to ensure the safe and efficient operation of its two 12U small satellites. Both are scheduled to be launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-13 Mission in early 2025.

As part of the agreement, Neuraspace’s AI-powered STM platform will automate U-Space’s collision risk management, reducing manual intervention to save both time and cost. This will enable more autonomous satellite operations and provide U-Space with real-time tracking, automated conjunction alerts, and advanced collision avoidance manoeuvres.

Fabien Apper, CEO of U-Space, said: "This partnership will ensure that our satellites and future constellations benefit from the best-in-class STM solution, reducing the risk posed by increasing orbital traffic and space debris.

“To comply with and support existing regulations like the French Space Operations Act (FSOA) and ESA’s space debris mitigation requirements, U-Space is making sure to implement best practices in space traffic management​.”

U-Space, headquartered in Toulouse, France, specialises in building and operating Small satellites, of up to 100 kg. Their satellites will be equipped with electric propulsion systems enabling collision avoidance and other critical operational manoeuvres.

Chiara Manfletti, CEO of Neuraspace, said: “Partnering with U-Space strengthens the safety and sustainability of their satellite operations at a time when space is becoming increasingly congested and contested. Our AI-powered STM platform ensures that, even in the face of growing orbital activities, U-Space’s missions remain secure and efficient.

“Having signed new contracts with numerous satellite manufacturers and operators as well as the Portuguese Air Force and ESA this year, has demonstrated the need and our capabilities for operational space situational awareness and traffic management. We are monitoring over 350 satellites for established operators, helping them make informed, real-time decisions and extend the operational lifespan of their space assets.”

For more information, please email media@neuraspace.com

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About U-Space

U-Space designs and builds next-generation small satellites for constellation operators. We accompany our clients through the whole process of preliminary studies, manufacturing and in orbit operations and provide them reliable, high-performance small satellites with a reduced design time and cost as well as a long service life. Through our vision, we aim to become a leader on the constellation market.

About Neuraspace

Established in 2020, Neuraspace is a European-born company that provides solutions and services to more than 300 commercial satellites with established operators in the market to make space safe, secure, and sustainable. Neuraspace offers real-time automated space traffic management, routine space mission support software and resilient mission design, focusing on sustainability. They also leverage new-age technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to process data, automate processes, and offer valuable insights. The company’s SaaS platform facilitates coordination among satellite operators, while their Data-as- a-Service product offers comprehensive space situational awareness.

Neuraspace has raised 2.5 million euros from Armilar Venture Partners and a further 25 million euros for sensor infrastructure and its growth strategy with the support of the Recovery and Resilience Plan and NextGenerationEU Funds. To know more, visit www.neuraspace.com or check out our LinkedIn.

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