RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT ON
SMALL SATELLITES
From its inception, the advancements in new solutions for small satellites has shaped Alén Space’s strategy. Research and development (R&D) are fundamental tasks for the progress of both the space industry and society.
At Alén Space, we develop projects internally or in collaboration with other international companies and public institutions. R&D is part of our philosophy and we aim for it to be reflected in each of our solutions.
R&D PROJECTS
SATMAR
SATMAR is a joint project with Egatel to evaluate the feasibility of the VDES standard, as an effective way to improve the maritime communications. It’s supported by the Ports 4.0 equity fund (Puertos del Estado and the Spanish State Port Authorities).
HALT METHOD
ESA project involving Alén Space, Alter Technology and the Andalusian Foundation for Aerospace Development (FADA-CATEC), with the aim of testing whether the HALT test method is an optimal system for the validation of COTS components.
SAYARI
Sayari is a network of reconfigurable nanosatellites to host third-party space services, that will serve as a shuttle for the creation of new commercial game disrupting applications.
SHIPMATE
This project defines the design and development of a network based on VDES and 5G, providing a complete monitoring solution for the maritime communications. It has been supported by the Spaninsh Ministry of Science and Innovation and the AEI.
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL
GRANTS AND SUPPORTS
Since its foundation, Alén Space has benefited from some aids that have allowed it to boost its development.
