AmbaSat-1 Production & Filming for STEMFest 2020
We recently took part in a filming session for Egglescliffe School at the Mowden factory in North Yorkshire. The filming was for the UK STEMFest 2020 event, #STEMFESTINSPACE. Here you can see parts of the filming and also the latest batch of AmbaSat-1 Satellites which are currently on the production line and being assembled.
Backer Update: August, Progress and Shipping
It’s been a very busy few weeks but as always, we’ve been working hard to deliver AmbaSat kits. We also have some exciting news related to an Amazon deal, new office space and new recruitment opportunities. Please see the AmbaSat blog for more details. However, we’ll keep this update specific to backers, as follows: AMBASAT-1 […]
New AmbaSat-1 Space Satellite Kits
We’re very pleased to announce that new versions of the AmbaSat-1 Satellite Kit will soon be available. These new kits have been developed in partnership with Amazon Launchpad and will be available directly from Amazon as well as in the AmbaSat Online store. The kit updates reflect feedback which we’ve received over the past six […]
Space: Global Connections – Global Growth – by Enterprise Europe Network
Find out more about what is happening in the Global Space arena, with guests from around the world! About this Event At this virtual event we will explore what is happening in the Global Space arena, with guests from around the world attendees will find out more about; Global Information Platforms Introduction to Space Ventures […]
Backers: Shipping, Testing, Launch & Assembly Update
Hi all, Last week was slow whilst we waited on parts delivery from the US & Germany (LP2985 & LSM9DS1). We have now received these parts. This week we are continuing to ship the KIT versions of AmbaSat-1. For those who chose Sensor 07, please expect an email with a purchase link to that sensor. […]
First AmbaSat-1 ASSEMBLED Satellite Boards
Very pleased to report that we have received the first assembled AmbaSat-1 Satellite Boards. Thanks to everyone at Mowden and the team here who have worked hard to make this possible. We’ll shortly be fitting and configuring solarboards & sensor boards and all boards will be fully tested before shipping.
PRESS RELEASE: June 2020 – AmbaSat Receives Funding for New Spacecraft Development
June 2020: AmbaSat Ltd, based in North Yorkshire, UK receives 40% PAPI (Product And Process Innovation) grant to build new spacecraft. PAPI is managed by the University of York and part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Martin Platt, AmbaSat Ltd Co-Founder and CEO says “The PAPI grant enables us to rapidly accelerate our growth […]
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen Visits School Aiming to be First in UK to Launch Satellites
(Note. this article contains details and pictures from before the covid shutdown) A team of pupils at Egglescliffe School have welcomed Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to show him their work to become the first school in the UK to launch satellites into low orbit. Mayor Visits School Aiming to be First in UK to […]
BACKER UPDATE: AmbaSat-1 progress update (email follow-up)
Dear all, This is a follow-up to the recent AmbaSat email you should (hopefully) have received. First, we just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the prompt response regarding the sensor orders. We are beginning to process these now. For those who have emailed with questions, we are working through these and will […]
AmbaSat-1 Satellite Assembly Update – Mowden
A big shoutout to everyone at MOWDEN Controls. They are the people behind the ASSEMBLED version of the AmbaSat-1 Satellite. Over the past few weeks they have diverted their resources to the fight against COVID-19 and were tasked with designing and building ventilators for the National Health Service (NHS) here in the UK. Thank you […]
