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Critical Microspace Technologies for Successful Earth Observation

September 7, 2021

In the previous blog discussing why microspace technologies have been key enablers for affordable and timely development of national Earth observation missions, we mentioned that certain capabilities helped...

Why Small Satellites and the ‘Microspace’ Approach are Keys to Developing a National Earth Observation Program

June 3, 2021

In the previous blog, we discussed the emerging trend of small countries developing their own Earth observation programs, with Slovenia and its NEMO-HD microsatellite built by Space Flight Laboratory being...

Microspace Technology Enables All Countries to Reap the Benefits of National Earth Observation Programs

April 16, 2021

The September 2020 launch of the NEMO-HD microsatellite built by Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) added Slovenia to the growing list of relatively small countries that have developed their own national Earth...

Blog – Quality is Not Synonymous with Standards

March 3, 2021

Everyone in the aerospace industry agrees that quality is critical. And standards are equally important in those situations where they help maintain and ensure satellite quality. But standards should never...

Blog-Systems Engineering vs the CubeSat Kit

January 11, 2021

In an earlier blog about disruptive strategies for developing a new space-based business, I made the case for getting the demonstration satellite into orbit...

Blog – Disruptive vs Operational Mission Strategies

August 12, 2020

Over the past two decades, space venturing companies have lived or died based on whether they chose the right business strategy at the right time....

Blog – Join SFL at the Virtual SmallSat 2020

July 31, 2020

The Small Satellite Conference traditionally held in Logan, Utah, will be a virtual event this year. In keeping with the times, the theme will be “Virtually Amazing.” We hope you will join SFL at our...

Blog – SFL Serving Both NewSpace and MicroSpace Missions

July 29, 2020

Last week, we announced our new line of cost-effective performance CubeSats to complement our legacy suite of smaller satellites, enabling SFL to meet the evolving needs of missions spanning 3kg to 500+kg...

Blog – AISSat-1 Maritime Vessel Tracking Nanosat Celebrates 10th Anniversary

July 22, 2020

AISSat-1 is a 7-kilogram, 20cm-cube nanosatellite constructed by SFL for the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) and the Norwegian Space Centre (NSC). ...

Blog – SFL Comprehensive Microspace Mission Development Includes Ground Segment

July 6, 2020

Throughout our 22-year history at SFL, we have taken great pride in our ability to deliver end-to-end microspace missions for our clients....