Hex20 offers turnkey small satellite mission solutions and payload-agnostic spacecraft platforms for interplanetary and orbital missions. They provide end-to-end services from concept to orbital data delivery, including spacecraft design, launch, and operations, simplifying space access for universities and commercial entities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Developing and executing space missions, from initial concept to orbital data acquisition, presents significant technical and logistical challenges. This includes the design, integration, testing, launch, and ongoing operation of spacecraft and payloads, often requiring specialized expertise and infrastructure that can be cost-prohibitive for many organizations.
Solution
Hex20 provides comprehensive, payload-agnostic small satellite platforms and turnkey mission solutions designed to streamline the space mission lifecycle. The company offers scalable spacecraft buses and landers suitable for interplanetary journeys, alongside end-to-end mission operations and satellite communication services. This integrated approach ensures reliable access to space for a variety of payloads and mission objectives. Hex20 also offers a robust "Mission as a Service" offering, managing the entire process from concept to orbital data delivery, including spacecraft registration and frequency license filing. Furthermore, their XORBIT program provides accelerated, hands-on training for universities in satellite design, development, and operations.
Target Audience
Primary customers include universities and research institutions requiring hands-on satellite development and mission experience, as well as commercial entities and government agencies seeking end-to-end space mission execution without extensive in-house infrastructure.
Features
- Payload-agnostic satellite platforms ranging from 3U to 27U CubeSats and 50kg to 200kg Microsats.
- Turnkey mission solutions encompassing design, build, integration, testing, launch, and operations.
- Scalable spacecraft buses and lander designs for diverse mission profiles, including interplanetary trajectories.
- Mission operations and satellite communication services leveraging partnerships with AWS, KSAT, and Leafspace for seamless data availability.
- Flatsat testbeds for payload data, software, and power interface development, facilitating rapid integration.
- Comprehensive university training programs (XORBIT) covering concept to operations, including satellite design, subsystem development, and post-launch analysis.
- Management of spacecraft registration and frequency license filing.