CesiumAstro has announced Element, a groundbreaking, fully integrated satellite platform that is set to revolutionize both defense and commercial space sectors. With adaptable, reconfigurable payloads, Element can evolve with changing mission conditions, advancing satellite flexibility and capability.
For years, CesiumAstro has been a pioneer in commercial phased array technology, focusing its resources and expertise on developing advanced satellite communication solutions. Element is the next step in CesiumAstro’s product roadmap, leveraging the company’s core strengths to deliver integrated, scalable satellites.
Key Features of Element
- Advanced phased array antenna systems developed with CesiumAstro’s expertise
- Fully integrated design for enhanced efficiency and performance
- Cutting-edge connectivity systems for improved data transmission
- Reconfigurable payloads adaptable to changing mission conditions
“With Element, we’re showcasing years of innovation in phased array technology,” said Shey Sabripour, Founder and CEO of CesiumAstro. “Our team has built a platform that not only pushes technological boundaries but also meets the evolving needs of defense and commercial customers.”
Trey Pappas, the Vice President of Business Development at CesiumAstro, said, “By offering a multi-beam active phased array satellite, we provide customers with a turnkey solution that reduces integration complexities and time-to-orbit. Element’s design enhances mission flexibility, performance, and reduces overall system costs.”
Mike Cheung, Vice President of Product at CesiumAstro, said, “We engineer our products for dual use and scalability from the ground up. Originally designed for defense applications, Element transitions seamlessly into all space connectivity markets, addressing both national security needs and commercial space industry opportunities.”
CesiumAstro is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Colorado, California, and the United Kingdom, CesiumAstro builds high-throughput, software-defined phased array communications payloads for airborne and space platforms, including satellites, missiles, UASs, and more. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software solutions enable a range of commercial, government, and defense objectives. CesiumAstro provides full in-house design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities based on the ISO AS9100 standard.