LOW EARTH ORBIT INFRASTRUCTURE
Shared CubeSat Missions for In-Orbit Validation
The simplest, lowest-cost route to flight heritage for SMEs and Research Labs. We launch up to 160 experiments per mission – handling licensing, integration, and data delivery
The Fastest Route to Flight Heritage
AmbaSat provides a turnkey orbital launch service for sensor developers, research institutes, and commercial R&D teams. We bridge the gap between ground testing and TRL 9.
Traditionally, validating technology in space requires building a dedicated satellite, navigating complex ITU licensing, and managing mission operations—a process that costs hundreds of thousands of pounds and takes years.
We solve this. By hosting up to 160 independent experiments on a single 3U CubeSat mission, we reduce the cost of access to Low Earth Orbit by orders of magnitude. You provide the sensor or experiment; we handle the integration, launch, regulation, and data delivery.
In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD)
Rapid, affordable flight heritage for sensor manufacturers and research institutes. We offer standardised payload slots on regular 3U CubeSat missions, taking your technology from TRL 4 to TRL 9.
End-to-End Mission Management
We handle the complexity of space access, you focus on your project. Your slot includes full launch integration, UK CAA licensing, ITU frequency coordination, and secure data downlink via our dashboard API.
Space Satellite
Education Ecosystem
AmbaSat is trusted by over 25 universities and hundreds of students throughout the world. Our hands-on satellite kits provide the essential skills pipeline for the next generation of space engineers.
Why Launch with AmbaSat?
We remove the barriers to Low Earth Orbit. Our standardised architecture and regulatory framework allow you to focus on your experiment, not the logistics.
Rapid Integration
Standardised CubeSat form factors and open-source firmware templates reduce payload integration time from months to weeks.
Secure Data Delivery
Access your experiment data instantly via our secure Dashboard API. Raw telemetry and sensor logs are time-stamped and downloadable.
Regulatory and Licensing
We handle the paperwork. Full UK CAA orbital operator licensing, ITU frequency allocation filing, and third-party liability insurance are included.
Modular Architecture
Flexible configurations. Fly a single ChipSat slot for component testing, or cluster multiple units on a Flight Tray for distributed sensing arrays.
TRL Elevation
Move from TRL 4 to TRL 9. Validate your sensors, components and materials in a real Low Earth Orbit radiation and thermal environment.
Zero Debris Generation
Sustainable by design. All experiments remain contained within the 3U bus structure, ensuring compliance with modern space debris regulations.
Our Partners
Your Sovereign Route to Orbit
Partnering with Skyrora provides AmbaSat customers with a dedicated, domestic launch service. In bypassing international shipping and foreign regulatory hurdles, we offer the most responsive ‘Launch-on-Demand’ service for UK and European payloads.
Mission Specifications
Target Orbit
300km Sun-Synchronous
Low-altitude orbit for high-resolution sensing and natural rapid de-orbiting. Ensures absolute ‘Zero Debris’ compliance for short-duration experiments.
Launch Site
Saxa Vord Spaceport
A fully sovereign UK launch capability. Launches from British soil eliminate complex ITAR/EAR export control delays.
Mission Cadence
Scheduled Quarterly Flights
Rapid iteration for R&D teams. Move from design to data in months, not years. Dedicated capacity ensures your slot is secured.
Mission Details & FAQ
Technical details regarding orbital parameters, integration, and data retrieval.
The typical mission duration is approximately 30 days at a 300km altitude. This Low Earth Orbit profile ensures rapid, passive de-orbiting for full 'Zero Debris' regulatory compliance, making it ideal for high-cadence sensor validation campaigns.
We provide a standardised PC-104 compatible interface or a predefined mechanical footprint for custom payloads. Payloads are integrated into the 3U bus at our UK cleanroom facility prior to shipping to Saxa Vord.
Data is downlinked via UHF to our ground station network and pushed immediately to the AmbaSat Cloud. Customers access raw telemetry and sensor logs via a secure API or the web-based Mission Dashboard.