https://spacewatch.global/tag/reflex-aerospace/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:51:33 +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/reflex-aerospace/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/reflex-aerospace-and-rafael-advance-defense-systems-announce-partnership-at-ila-berlin-2026/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74800 Rafael and Reflex Aerospace have entered a co-development partnership at ILA Berlin for a very-high-resolution, very-high-revisit satellite constellation built for rapid production at scale.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/liveeo-secures-additional-e6-6-million-in-public-funding-to-advance-twinspector-satellite-constellation/ Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74062 LiveEO has secured €6.6 million in public funding to advance Twinspector, the first satellite constellation purpose-built for critical infrastructure monitoring.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/liveeo-receives-esa-funding-support-for-the-development-of-its-twinspector-satellite-constellation/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:23:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72985 LiveEO has secured a seven digit funding from the European Space Agency’s InCubed program, supporting the next phase of the company's Twinspector constellation development. The funding advances a dedicated European capability for infrastructure monitoring and independent access to very high-resolution Earth observation data.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/liveeo-to-launch-sovereign-twinspector-satellite-constellation-for-high-resolution-eo-data/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70740 LiveEO is launching its Twinspector satellite constellation, aiming to close a key gap in the European market for high-resolution Earth observation data. The Twinspector constellation will enable large-scale, high-resolution 3D mapping of the Earth and is specifically designed for monitoring critical infrastructure. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/11/reflex-aerospace-secures-e50-million-series-a-to-advance-europes-sovereign-space-capabilities/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68775 Reflex Aerospace has successfully closed its €50 million Series A funding round towards advancing Europe’s sovereign space capabilities. Human Element led the Series A round, together with Alpine Space Ventures, Bayern Kapital, HTGF, and Renovatio Financial Investments. The funding will accelerate Reflex's development, production, and deployment of sovereign satellite constellations providing Optical, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Space Domain Awareness, and Signal Intelligence capabilities. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/deep-tech-momentum-2025-the-unsung-heroes-of-space-with-walter-ballheimer/ Tue, 13 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65272 The Unsung Heroes of Space: An Inside Look with Reflex Aerospace CEO Walter Ballheimer at Deep Tech Momentum Berlin 2025]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/reflex-aerospace-and-umbra-partner-to-offer-turnkey-sar-capabilities/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65031 Reflex Aerospace and Umbra are collaborating to provide turnkey synthetic aperture radar (SAR) solutions to Europe. Umbra will customize and build its high-performance SAR solutions for integration by Reflex into a dedicated satellite bus hosting the payload. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/sidus-space-and-reflex-aerospace-launch-joint-venture-for-global-satellite-solutions/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:00:59 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64825 Sidus Space and Reflex Aerospace GmBH have signed an MOU establishing the framework to form a U.S.-based Joint Venture. The companies signed the MOU during the Space Foundation’s 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/optimas-project-for-cybersecure-free-space-communication-begins/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63758 The European OPTIMAS project for cybersecure communications in free space has begun. The project aims to develop an advanced free-space optical communication system for multi-domain defence applications. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/reflex-announces-shipment-of-first-commercial-satellite/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:57:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63003 Reflex Aerospace has announced the shipment of its first commercial satellite, SIGI, to Vandenburg Space Force Base on December 11th, 2024. This mission to deliver a payload to orbit for Media Broadcast Satellite (MBS) has culminated in the rapid deployment of a customized 109 kg satellite and the realization of Reflex Aerospace's promise to redefine standards in custom satellite delivery.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/alpine-space-ventures-announces-investment-from-nif/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54193 Alpine Space Ventures, a venture capital fund dedicated to early-stage investments in the space sector, has announced a EUR 10 million investment from the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF). The strategic fund-of-fund investment boosts Alpine Space Ventures’ ability to back the development and deployment of innovative space technologies, reinforcing Europe's security and resilience capabilities in both Government and commercial sectors.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/unio-raises-pre-seed-to-develop-its-bridge-product/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52017 UNIO has announced that it has raised €2.5 million in pre-seed funding to keep up with its mission to provide always-on connectivity for connected vehicles by seamlessly bridging terrestrial and satellite networks. With the funding, UNIO aims to advance the development and market launch of the UNIO ‘bridge’ product. This product will potentially deliver seamless connectivity for connected vehicles transitioning between 5G and satellite connectivity, delivering ‘always-on’ connectivity for all mobile use cases.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/reflex-aerospace-partners-with-mbs-to-accelerate-innovation-in-orbit/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49566 Reflex Aerospace, a Munich and Berlin-based startup specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced satellites, has signed Media Broadcast Satellite (MBS) as its first commercial customer. This strategic partnership will leverage Reflex’s satellite manufacturing expertise to support MBS in delivering cutting-edge space technology. Furthermore, the launch is tentatively in 2024 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant milestone in achieving both companies’ ambitious goals.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/eif-commits-e60-million-to-alpine-space-ventures/ Thu, 25 May 2023 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48987 The European Investment Fund (EIF) announced today that it is committing €60 million in equity to Alpine Space Ventures (ASV), a German-based venture capital fund focusing on the NewSpace sector. With this investment, ASV’s committed capital passes the €100 million mark, bringing it closer to the target of €160 million, expected to be achieved later this year. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/reflex-aerospace-prepares-for-first-commercial-mission/ Tue, 16 May 2023 06:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48745 Reflex Aerospace is gearing up for its first commercial space mission, securing a fixed slot for the rocket launch of its demo satellite. The launch is set to take place in the fall of 2024 on a Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX. The mission aims to validate new technologies in space for the first time. The demo satellite, which weighs around 120 kilograms, is currently under development and will be assembled in Munich. Furthermore, the local 'micro factory' for producing customer-specific satellites will tentatively open later this year.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/unio-appoints-telecom-executive-as-new-ceo/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:00:54 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46944 UNIO, a European LEO satellite operator space start-up, has appointed Katrin Bacic as their new CEO. Previously Bacic was Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer at Wayra Germany, the innovation and investment unit of telecommunications group Telefónica from 2018 to 2023. Christian Lindener had led UNIO as interim CEO since its founding who will now focus on developing the European business of US venture builder Mach49 as its partner. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/reflex-aerospace-receives-e7-million-in-seed-financing-round/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45294 Space start-up Reflex Aerospace, raised an investment volume of approximately €7 million in the first round of the two-part seed financing, the satellite manufacturer said. The second round has already seen interest from companies which could increase the funding amount to €12 million by the end of Q1 2023.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/reflex-aerospace-and-hps-partner-for-sustainable-use-of-space/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:00:54 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43516 Satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace, and space-tech company HPS (High Performance Space Structure Systems), signed a letter of intent to prevent space debris, the companies announced. According to the agreement, Reflex will remove all its satellites from orbit at the end of their operational life.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/newspace-system-house-unio-enterprise-forms-to-build-european-satellite-constellations/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43105 The European UNIO consortium has examined the innovation potential of the European NewSpace sector for a large-scale project building Europe’s own secure communications constellation in space, UNIO Enterprise said.  The study found that sub-constellations for specific commercial application areas can be taken together resulting in a metaconstellation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/12/unio-consortium-wins-feasibility-study-for-an-independent-european-satellite-network/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:00:40 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37927 UN:IO consortium members will conduct a feasibility study to create a sovereign communications network for Europe by 2025, the company announced. The European Commission funded the project with €1.4M. The consortium comprises 14 NewSpace companies led by satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace, launch provider Isar Aerospace and laser specialist Mynaric.]]>