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??? ADEO Update ??? Still Leading NASA’s Technology Report! ??? One year ago, HPS’s ADEO deorbit module reached the top spot in NASA’s list of key technology achievements. Why? Because it already met all crucial success factors: TRL9 readiness, scalability, and proven flight heritage. ?? Now, one year later, ADEO remains unmatched! Now expanded with ADEO-Cube and ADEO-Pico in the technology report, it continues to outperform both Dragsail competitors and other passive deorbit technologies. ??? HPS CEO Ernst K. Pfeiffer: “With ADEO, we are riding the wave we created ourselves—thanks to years of R&D, significant ESA & DLR co-financing, and our own company efforts.” ?? Sustainable spaceflight needs reliable deorbit solutions. ADEO is here to deliver! #SpaceTech #Deorbit #ADEO #Sustainability #HPS #NASA

?? Have you seen it yet? ?? Our new ADEO movie showcases why our dragsail module is setting global standards – and if you haven’t watched it yet, now is the perfect time! ?? ?? Over 10 years of development ?? TRL 9 reached since years ?? Several proven missions: flight heritage ?? The #1 economic deorbit solution for all spacecraft from 1kg to 1500kg. Check out the video and decide for yourself why ADEO stands out! ??

?? ADEO - Space Heritage: watch our new movie! ?? The world-class ADEO dragsail solution is setting standards in satellite disposal — and now, you can see it in action in our latest short clip (3:03 min.)! ?? For over a decade, #ADEO has been at the forefront of deorbit technology, which achieved meanwhile TRL9 and proved itself again in groundbreaking missions. With a strong flight heritage and widespread market presence with its 5 module size variants, ADEO is a trusted solution for a sustainable satellite philosophy — helping satellites to comply with the 5-year deorbit rule long before it became mandatory. ?? Why watch? ?? Behind-the-scenes footage of production and testing, ?? Discover how ADEO ensures satellites leave orbit?sustainably and efficiently, ?? Heritage stories, including early RocketLab launch with Peter Beck in 2018, Transporter-2 launch in 2021 and ADEO-N’s photos in space. Whether for small CubeSats or large satellite missions, ADEO has been leading the market with reliability, scalability, attractive prices and proven results. ? ?? Click here to watch the film and discover the ADEO difference: https://lnkd.in/diJw_Ka3 ?? Visit our website for more information #ADEO #SpaceTech #SustainabilityInSpace #DeorbitSolutions #HPS #TRL9 #dragsail #zerodebris #deployables #CleanGreenSpace

?? Workshop Day ?? Innovation in Action: HPS at the #SAILOR Workshop in Budapest, working on technologies for growing space traffic and space debris! Last week, the HPS Team participated in an inspiring two-day workshop in Budapest as part of the ESA-funded SAILOR project. Hosted by C3S, the event brought together brilliant minds from C3S Electronics Development LLC, HPS, and the University of Kent to collaborate on groundbreaking technologies. ??? Workshop Highlights: ? Knowledge exchange and progress sharing ? Alignment of efforts to advance effectively contribute to ESA’s Space Safety Programme ? Inspiring teamwork and dedication. The SAILOR project is truly paving the way for cutting-edge advancements in debris detection! ?? ??? About the SAILOR Project: SAILOR is a Phase A/B1 study for a technology demonstration mission focused on deployable surface-based debris monitoring. The mission will feature a small satellite with deployed sails membranes developed by HPS to measure and analyze sub-mm-to-cm-sized particles space debris in LEO – a vital step in understanding and mitigating space debris risks. A huge thank you to C3S for hosting this amazing event and to all participants for their incredible contributions. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of innovation! ?? #HPS #SAILORProject #SpaceSafety #Innovation #SpaceDebris #ESA #Collaboration #BudapestWorkshop #SpaceTraffic

?? MLI Update ?? Two HPS contributions aboard SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission! ?? On January 14, 2025, HPS celebrated a first: two of our products are on their way to sun-synchronous orbit aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rideshare Mission, Transporter-12. ??? ?? Contribution 1: The BANT-1 Reflector Antenna This cutting-edge innovation is part of Reflex Aerospace's debut satellite, SIGI. Developed in just 12 months, the BANT-1 reflector antenna showcases HPS’s commitment to delivering exceptional performance and reliability. See more in our earlier post: “Space Premiere for HPS's innovative BANT-1 Reflector Antenna.” ?? Contribution 2: Thermal Insulation Expertise For the first time, HPS Germany and HPS - High Performance Structures, Romania have jointly prepared a flight hardware with the MLI insulation of the central radiator in such a way that the thermo-optical properties of the satellite are maintained even under the most adverse conditions in space. ??? About HIVE: Part of a thermal infrared constellation, HIVE provides precise, cost-effective daily land surface temperature data with a resolution of 30 meters. This benefits agriculture, urban planning, and industrial applications worldwide. ?? Congratulations to our client, OHB SE, on this successful launch! HPS is proud to contribute to groundbreaking space missions! #HPS #SpaceTech #Transporter12 #InnovationInSpace #SatelliteTechnology #Teamwork #BANT1 #HIVE #OHB 1st ?? : SpaceX

Launch campaign: ? Working hardware in space: ? Our first satellite #SIGI has successfully reached orbit and is ready to begin its mission ??? Thanks to our team, Media Broadcast Satellite (MBS), friends, partners, and SpaceX. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without you. Now stay tuned for what comes next. ? #RoadToSIGI #NextSpace

?? Antenna Update ?? Space Premiere for HPS's innovative BANT-1 Reflector Antenna! ?? On January 14, 2025, Reflex Aerospace achieved a milestone with the launch of “SIGI,” their first satellite, aboard a Falcon 9 Rideshare Mission (Transporter-12). ?? Reflex Aerospace, based in Berlin and Munich, is driving the “NextSpace” revolution—their legally reservedterm for exclusive use, representing speed, versatility, and innovation in space technology. HPS is proud to be part of this journey! The BANT-1 Reflector Antenna of “SIGI”, developed by our talented HPS-team, is at the heart of this groundbreaking satellite. Featuring: ?? A cavity-backed spiral antenna as an axial feed ?? Exceptional wide bandwidth ?? Significant gain ?? Development to delivery in just 12 months ?? Huge congratulations to Reflex Aerospace on this successful launch! We’re excited to tackle future NextSpace challenges together and push the boundaries of what’s possible in space. #SpaceInnovation #NextSpace #SatelliteTechnology #HPS #ReflexAerospace #Teamwork #BANT1 ?? : SpaceX

?? Breaking New Ground in RF Applications with 3D Printing! ?? At HPS at the end of the year, we’ve reached an exciting milestone in antenna technology: the successful verification of 3D-printed antenna components as part of the 3DPAN2 project, funded by ESA's GSTP program. ?? ?? What’s New? We’ve developed an extremly lightweight X-band antenna (~30 cm diameter) for Earth observation satellites, pushing the boundaries of 3D printing technology in space applications. The antenna, inclucing feed, manufactured from SCALMALLOY? aluminum (by APWORKS GmbH) and a feed bracket by titanium (Fraunhofer IWS), these components showcase incredible efficiency and reliability: ?? 20-25% lighter than conventional designs ?? Successfully passed RF performance tests, vibration resistance, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) tests without any issues ??? Why It Matters: Additive manufacturing minimizes raw material usage, enables highly detailed designs, and delivers components with outstanding performance—all while reducing mass, which is critical for space missions. ?? Collaboration at Its Best This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our partners: APWORKS Additive Manufacturing for antenna components manufacturing Fraunhofer IWS for titanium feed support brackets Munich University of Applied Sciences for antenna RF tests A special thanks to European Space Agency - ESA and our Technical Officer, Ms. Isabel Olaya Leon, for their commitment to advancing space technology. ?? A Vision Realized HPS CEO Ernst K. Pfeiffer celebrates: “It’s fantastic that we’re already implementing 3D-printed components from ESA GSTP projects in current flight missions. What we envisioned 8 years ago has now become a reality—a n important step for our future space market.” #3DPrinting #SpaceTech #HPS #Innovation #ESA

?? Space Update ?? Milestone Achieved: HIVE FM2 Thermal Hardware Integration Complete! ?? Although this happened earlier last month November, we’re still celebrating this fantastic achievement – it’s worth! ?? We proudly completed the final MLI & Foil Radiator integration for HIVE FM2 at OHB Oberpfaffenhofen. A Huge Thanks To: - OHB Germany, our direct customer and HIVE-prime - Peter, Sebastian, Florin, Dan, Robert, Lucas, Manuel, Xenia, Michail, all HPS-RO & -DE, and everyone else who contributed to making this project a success – you rock! ?? Project Highlights: ?? In-group small scale flight MLI manufacturing project at HPS Romania ?? Among the larger foil-based radiators, HPS is delivering one of the largest foil radiator HPS has ever performed ?? Looking forward for potential future thermal subsystem FM′s Here’s to more amazing projects ahead! ?? #HIVE #SpaceTech #Innovation #HPS #Teamwork #Success

?? UDAN: Redefining Communication for Small Satellites ?? We’re excited to announce that HPS has entered the finalisation phase for our in-house innovation, UDAN – a next-generation deployable VHF & UHF antenna for the new space sector! ?? What Makes UDAN Special? ?? Ultra-compact pack size: just 10x10x15 cm (1.5 U) ??Ultra-lightweight solution: Less than 1 kg, including all interfaces with the spacecraft ?? Outstanding performance: Achieving 10 dBi minimum between 400-460 MHz ?? Efficient design: Deployed size of 50 cm height and 90 cm diameter ?? Scaling for Versatility: Plans are underway to expand its frequency range (100-1000 MHz), adapting to the diverse needs of communication satellites. ?? Backed by ESA & DLR: This groundbreaking development is funded by ESA’s ARTES programme, driving efficiency and innovation. ?? Timeline to Watch: Dezember 2024: Successfully performed Breadboard Deployment (see video below) February 2025: CDR completion Q2-Q3 2025: Engineering model production Q4 2025: Test campaign and contract closure - reaching TRL 6 Planned Follow-on Activity: Q2 2026: In-orbit demonstration (TRL 9), paving the way for commercialization With UDAN, HPS is shaping the future of communication for CubeSats, small satellites and big satellites, ensuring big impact from small spaces. ?? #UDAN #SpaceTech #Innovation #NewSpace #HPS #SmallSat #CubeSat #BigSat #Antennas #UHF #VHF