NLR offers comprehensive support for the development of small satellites and constellations. We can assist with designing an attitude and orbit control system (AOCS) and qualifying spacecraft at both system and sub-system levels. Our expertise also includes performance analysis of space-based systems in various configurations, such as single satellites, constellations, or swarms. Additionally, we provide performance assessments of remote sensing satellites, including factors like revisit time, coverage, resolution, and orbit characteristics. We also conduct reliability and failure analyses (RAMS) and offer a real-time test system for AOCS. Whether you’re developing a single satellite or a complex constellation, our support can help ensure your space system meets its performance goals.
NLR can support you with:
- Facilities for designing satellite systems and sub-systems.
- Simulation facilities for mission analysis to optimise satellite performance.
- A real-time simulator for AOCS testing, based on EUROSIM, to validate attitude and orbit control systems.
- State-of-the-art testing facilities, including:
- Clean rooms for assembly and integration of satellite components.
- Shaker tables for vibration testing.
- Thermal vacuum chambers for simulating space environments.
- EMC/EMI laboratory for electromagnetic compatibility and interference testing.
- Additional capabilities for:
- On-board data processing to optimise satellite operations.
- Structural analysis to ensure satellite integrity.
- Thermal control to maintain optimal satellite temperatures.
Track record
NLR has over 40 years of experience in developing and testing small satellites, such as ANS, IRAS and SLOSHSAT. We also supported the ground testing of SAX, XMM, Integral and Herschel-Planck.
