SSTL

Eutelsat Quantum is a pioneering mission that will influence how telecom satellites are procured and manufactured in Europe

Space

Britain rolls out first reprogrammable "chameleon" satellite

The final component of a"chameleon" satellite is shipping out for final assembly as the Eutelsat Quantum communication satellite is moved from the Surrey Satellite Technology facility for final assembly in France. It's the first satellite that can be completely reprogrammed in orbit.

Artist's concept of the Mars One lander (Image: Lockheed Martin)

Space

Mars One outlines plans to put unmanned lander on Mars in 2018

On Monday, it was revealed that Mars One has selected Lockheed Martin, and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to carry out concept studies for a Mars lander mission in 2018 as a prelude to colonization.

Space

STRaND-1 – world's first smartphone-based satellite set to launch

The University of Surrey’s Surrey Space Centre and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited are set to launch the world’s first smartphone-based satellite.

SSTL's STRaND-2 nano-satellite uses Kinect technology for approach and docking

Space

Tiny satellites will use Kinect to dock with one another

SSTL's STRaND-2 nano-satellite will use Kinect technology for approach and docking.

GSTB-V2/A in orbit (artist's impression)Photo: ESA

Science

Galileo signal reflections to monitor waves and weather at sea

A signal from a Galileo satellite has been captured after reflection off the ocean surface, opening the way for a system to provide severe weather warnings to mariners, data for global climate change models and even the potential to detect tsunamis.