AAC Clyde Space has won a 0.56 million euros contract for the company’s Sirius avionics for SpaceIL‘s moon mission, Beresheet 2, with the AAC Clyde Space avionics to be delivered during Q1 of 2024.
SpaceIL’s previous mission, Beresheet 1, was the first private spacecraft to the Moon. Beresheet 2 is planned to launch in the second half 2024 and will consist of an orbiter and two landers. The Sirius avionics will be deployed on the two landers that are developed and manufactured by SpaceIL.
“The Moon is an increasingly popular destination for spacecraft and our sub systems are proving to be an ideal solution for these demanding missions. I am delighted that AAC Clyde Space is continuing to help pave the way for this new era of lunar exploration,” said AAC Clyde Space CEO, Luis Gomes.
“SpaceIL is a non-profit organization aimed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and dreamers by execution of highly challenging scientific and educational space missions in deep space. SpaceIL is excited to work together with AAC Clyde Space all the way to the moon,” said SpaceIL CEO, Shimon Sarid.
AAC Clyde Space specializes in small satellite technologies and services that enable businesses, governments and educational organisations to access high-quality, timely data from space. Its growing capabilities bring together three divisions: AAC Clyde Space aims to become a world leader in commercial small satellites and services from space, applying advances in its technology to tackle global challenges and improve our life on Earth. The Group’s main operations are located in Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, South Africa and the USA, with partner networks in Japan and South Korea.