Lemur-2 Ella1 Spacecraft

Constellation for GPS-RO weather data, AIS and ADS-B.

hiSky is thrilled to announce the successful launch of the “Ella1” nanosatellite into orbit, utilizing the 4U Lemur platform designed, built, and operated by Spire Global, and equipped with a Ka and Ku payload to showcase hiSky’s Smartellite™ multi-orbit network-as-a-service.

The ‘Ella1’ journey will start with in-orbit commissioning phase and advance bus checkout to verify that all the nanosatellite components are functional, this first stage of tests will take approximately 3 weeks.

During the second stage hiSky will be carrying out payload on-orbit performance verification and validation, checking the Ka and Ku payloads with hiSky’s ground stations. This stage is scheduled for the 3 weeks following the initial testing period.

The third stage of Ella1’s journey will be dedicated to showcasing hiSky’s SmartelliteTM ground network operating multi-orbit connectivity.

This remarkable achievement not only highlights our commitment to advancing space exploration but also signifies a groundbreaking leap in satellite technology, serving as a testament to hiSky’s mission and dedication.

The “Ella1” nanosatellite, a pivotal project within the ongoing collaboration between hiSky, the United Kingdom Space Agency, and the European Space Agency through the ARTES Core Competitiveness Program, embarks on a mission with two primary goals: showcasing hiSky’s Smartellite™ network with Low Earth Orbit constellations, underscoring our network’s exceptional adaptability and efficiency, and highlighting Multi-Orbit Switching Technology. The mission will showcase our network’s unique capability to seamlessly switch between Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites and LEO satellites. This is made possible through our quick-synchronizing modem and electronically steerable antennas, setting a new standard in satellite technology.

• Barry
• BRO-10
• BRO-11
• Connecta T3.1
• Connecta T3.2
• Djibouti-1A
• Flock-4q 1
• Flock-4q 2
• Flock-4q 3
• Flock-4q 4
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• Flock-4q 31
• Flock-4q 32
• Flock-4q 33
• Flock-4q 34
• Flock-4q 35
• Flock-4q 36
• GENMAT-1
• Hello Test 1
• Hello Test 2
• HERON Mk II
• IRIS-C2
• JINJUSat-1
• KAFASAT
• Lemur-2 175 Ella1
• Lemur-2 176 GHGSat A
• Lemur-2 177 GHGSat B
• Lemur-2 178 GHGSat C
• Lemur-2 179 Mango Two
• Lemur-2 180 Mango Two
• Lemur-2 171 (SNC 1)
• Lemur-2 172 (SNC 2)
• Lemur-2 173 (SNC 3)
• Lemur-2 174 (SNC 4)
• MANTIS
• NinjaSat
• Observer-1 A
• OMNI-LER1
• ORB-6 Digantara
• Outpost Mission 2
• PEARL 1C
• PEARL 1H
• Picacho
• PLATERO
• Platform-5
• ProtoMéthée-1
• STORK-7
• Tiger-5
• Tiger-6
• Veronika
• Xplore (OrbAstro)
• CRYPTO3
• EPICHyper-3
• Intuition-1
• Lemur-2 181 NANAZ
• OSW Cazorla
• PICO-1A-1
• PICO-1A-2
• PICO-1A-3
• PICO-1A-4
• PICO-1A-5
• PICO-1A-6
• PICO-1A-7
• PICO-1A-8
• PICO-1A-9
• Ymir-1
• Hades-D (Hydra-1)
• ROM-3
• Spaceant-D
• Tartan Artibeus-2
• Unicorn-2J
• Unicorn-2K
• Exo-0
• Time We’ll Tell