Picosats designs and manufactures miniaturized non-regenerative transponders and high-gain antennas for CubeSats and small satellites, facilitating communication in LEO and GEO applications across Ka, Ku, and V-bands. The company addresses the need for cost-effective satellite communication solutions, making space technology more accessible and affordable for various applications.
Funding
$2.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
CubeSats and small satellite developers often face challenges in sourcing cost-effective, miniaturized communication solutions that can operate reliably in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) across various frequency bands. The need for high-gain antennas and efficient transponders further complicates the design and deployment of these satellites.
Solution
Picosats designs and manufactures miniaturized, non-regenerative transponders and high-gain antennas tailored for CubeSats and small satellites, enabling communication in LEO and GEO applications. Their products support Ka, Ku, and V-bands, providing versatile solutions for various satellite communication needs. By focusing on cost-effectiveness and miniaturization, Picosats aims to make space technology more accessible for applications such as satellite communication, maritime navigation, earth observation, and space sustainability.
Target Audience
Picosats serves CubeSat and small satellite developers, space research organizations, and companies involved in satellite communication, maritime navigation, earth observation, and space sustainability.
Features
- Miniaturized non-regenerative transponders for CubeSats and small satellites
- High-gain antennas (HGA) available in K/Ka, Ku and V-bands
- Transponders designed for LEO and GEO applications
- KA-Band datalink transmitter
- Software Defined Radio options
- K-Band patch antenna
- X-Band patch antenna