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SST-US platforms get NASA seal of approval

Flight proven satellite platforms from Surrey Satellite Technology US LLC (SST-US) have been selected by NASA's Rapid Spacecraft Development Office (RSDO) for inclusion in the third NASA Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition Catalog (Rapid III). SST-US’ Chief Executive Officer, Dr. John Paffett stated I...

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30 April 20100 Comments0 Comments

Space security guru Stuart to advise government

SSTL’s military space expert Dr. Stuart Eves has accepted a year’s secondment to the new Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at the UK’s new Harwell facility to advise on space security. His principal responsibility will be as the authority on the Security and Resilience Unit (SRU)...

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28 April 20100 Comments0 Comments

Simulators prepare star trackers for spaceflight

SSTL’s Optical Payload Group is currently building two Dynamic Multi Star-field Simulators (DMSS) at its Sevenoaks facility that will be used to test star trackers that will be flown in space under simulated operating conditions here on Earth. Star trackers are an essential subsystem in any sat...

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22 April 20100 Comments0 Comments

Will volcanic ash affect satellite communications?

This week, an enormous cloud of volcanic ash is sweeping over Northern Europe, grounding aeroplanes and bringing the jet-setters to a standstill. One could be forgiven for taking it all for a hoax "“ there’s nothing for the common Earth dweller to see "“ but it’s bringing some businesses to a st...

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16 April 20100 Comments0 Comments

Student space project gathers speed

It’s been a few months since our blog about the Engineering Education Scheme (EES) The aim of the scheme is to provide students aged 16 and 17 with experience in engineering, science and technology in order to make informed decisions about their future education and career. The students from Far...

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11 March 20100 Comments0 Comments

Meet Surrey at Satellite 2010

SSTL and its US operation SST US are attending the Satellite 2010 exhibition at National Harbor, Maryland, USA from 16-18 March 2010. Visit Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd on stand 1925. SST US CEO John Paffett will be joined by Kathryn O'Donnell, Yasrine Ibnyahya and Simon Crouch from SSTL an...

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03 March 20100 Comments0 Comments

Chandrayaan-1 finds water on the Moon

Using data from a NASA radar that flew aboard India's Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, scientists have detected ice deposits on the Moon near its north pole. This is exciting news the World over because water is a key factor in the ability of an extra terrestrial environment to support life. The SSTL...

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02 March 20100 Comments0 Comments

UoSAT-2 transmitting for 26 years

Twenty six years ago today the University of Surrey team led by future SSTL-founder Sir Martin Sweeting launched the UoSAT-2 satellite (a.k.a UO-11) onboard a Delta rocket with LandSat-D from Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA on the 1st March 1984. UoSAT-2 graphicThe 60kg small...

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01 March 20100 Comments0 Comments

SSTL on The Gadget Show

Small satellite pioneer and all round British space innovator SSTL will star in next week’s episode of The Gadget Show on the UK’s Five television channel at 8pm on the 8th March. Of course the exact details of the program are top secret, but presenters Ortis Deley and Suzi Perry will attempt ...

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26 February 20100 Comments0 Comments

[AUTOSAVED] SSTL on The Gadget Show

Small satellite pioneer and all round British space innovator SSTL will star in next week’s episode of The Gadget Show on the UK’s Five television channel scheduled for broadcast 8pm on the 8th March. Of course the exact details of the program are top secret, but presenters Ortis Deley and Suz...

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26 February 20100 Comments0 Comments

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