https://spacewatch.global/tag/kongsberg-nanoavionics/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:45:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/kongsberg-nanoavionics/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/kepler-selects-nanoavionics-as-preferred-european-partner-for-optically-connected-missions/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71368 Kepler Communications has chosen Kongsberg NanoAvionics as its preferred European satellite bus provider for its hosted payload initiatives aboard spacecraft up to 500kg in mass. Through a Kepler service capacity commitment, NanoAvionics will also begin offering its own customers access to Kepler’s optical data relay network and on-orbit compute services as an optional feature within its portfolio of inter-satellite link solutions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/kongsberg-launches-new-satellites-to-complete-n3x-space-constellation/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66054 KONGSBERG has completed its N3X satellite constellation with the successful launch of two new microsatellites — ARVAKER 2 and 3 — aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission from California. The N3X satellite constellation is designed to enhance Norway’s maritime domain awareness.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/ubotica-partners-nanoavionics-for-autonomous-eo-satellites/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62342 Ubotica has announced a strategic partnership with Kongsberg NanoAvionics to deploy its SPACE:AI processing solutions, including CogniSAT-CRC (cloud removal and compression) technology across NanoAvionics’ satellite platforms as an optional feature for Earth Observation missions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/nanoavionics-and-nasas-acs3-satellite-deploys-solar-sail/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61239 The solar sail aboard NASA‘s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) satellite has successfully deployed, using a spacecraft bus from Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics). Telemtry and images from the satellite's onboard camera confirmed the deployment, a primary objective of the ACS3 mission. The ACS3 mission, which NASA’s Ames Research Center led and operated, is a technology demonstration to test an 860-square-foot (80-square-meter) solar sail and new deployable composite boom technologies for future space missions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/spacewatchgl-opinion-a-reality-check-on-european-space-capabilities/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56005 The European Space Forum 2024 seeks to showcase Europe's strategic role in the global space race, using its distinct ecosystem while navigating the intricate web of international relations. The forum's discussions help determine the future trajectory of European space activities, ensuring that Europe remains relevant and leads in numerous critical areas of space technology and exploration.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/zilvinas-kvedaravicius-appointed-interim-ceo-of-kongsberg-nanoavionics/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51921 Kongsberg NanoAvionics announced on the 24th of October that Vytenis J. Buzas has stepped down from his role of CEO. He will maintain his involvement with NanoAvionics, serving as a member of the board. Under Buzas’ stewardship NanoAvionics originated as the first national satellite mission in Lithuania and has gone on to commercialise its technology. Žilvinas Kvedaravičius, previously the CSO, is taking on the role of Interim CEO.  ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/riken-and-others-collaborate-to-launch-ninjasat-x-ray-observatory/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:00:35 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50497 RIKEN, Japan’s largest research institution, Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, and Kongsberg NanoAvionics announced on the 7th of August their collaboration on the NinjaSat1 X-ray observation mission. The aim of this two-year mission in low Earth orbit (LEO) is to observe X-ray photons from bright X-ray objects in the universe. The NinjaSat team intends to observe black holes and neutron stars that brighten suddenly in X-rays and coordinate with on-ground optical observatories to study how matter accretes to these compact objects. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/exolaunch-successfully-deploys-satellites-on-transporter-8/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49396 Exolaunch, a global provider of mission management and integration services, announced on the 14th of June the successful deployment of 32 satellites on SpaceX’s Transporter-8 dedicated rideshare mission. This brings Exolaunch to a total of 323 satellites launched. The rideshare mission lifted-off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on the 12th of June at 2:35 pm PT from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/kongsberg-nanoavionics-to-build-oq-tech-satellites/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47228 Smallsat mission integrator and bus manufacturer Kongsberg NanoAvionics has received an order for three further satellites from 5G telecoms operator OQ Technology. As a result, these satellites will join OQ Technology’s existing constellation, turning the company into one of the largest 5G NB-IoT (narrowband Internet of things) satellite operators globally. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/02/kongsberg-nanoavionics-doubles-its-satellite-production-capacity/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46522 Small satellite mission integrator and bus manufacturer Kongsberg NanoAvionics has doubled its satellite production capability by officially opening its manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing (MAIT) facility in Vilnius, Lithuania.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/spacex-transporter-6-launches-europes-first-solar-sail-mission/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45871 Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics) has announced the successful launch of Europe‘s first solar sail mission aboard SpaceX Transporter-6. The 6U nanosatellite nicknamed 'Alpha' was manufactured for France's Gama and is one of four satellites that the Lithuanian smallsat mission integrator built for multiple customers, ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/nanoavionics-announces-investment-plan-for-smallsat-constellation-supply/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44248 Kongsberg NanoAvionics has announced a multi-million investment plan to support and accelerate its goal of becoming the prime supplier for small satellite constellations globally. As a result of the recent acquisition by Kongsberg and part of its growth plan, the company seeks to significantly grow its production capacity over the next two years. Likewise, it intends to ramp up its research and development (R&D) program.]]>