SPiN has been awarded a prestigious contract under the European Space Agency (ESA)’s ScaleUp INVEST Element programme for the manufacturing, launch, and operations of an In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) 3U CubeSat.
This platform will use SPiN’s MA61C CubeSat plug-and-play solution to integrate a payload into a heritage satellite platform. The 3U CubeSat will be launched in October 2025.
The demonstration will carry an innovative Space Situational Awareness (SSA) payload provided by ARCA Dynamics. Together with SPiN, German Orbital Systems and Exolaunch, who will contribute to the project through manufacturing, operations, and launch services, are also part of the project.
ESA’s ScaleUp INVEST Element aims to accelerate the commercialisation of space technologies and drive innovation in Europe.
The SPiN’s team is incredibly grateful to the ESA and the Luxembourg Space Agency for their support and trust!