Participated · Equity · Feb 2024

CubeSpace ADCS develops modular, low-cost attitude determination and control systems for satellites, claiming capabilities to control satellites of any size. The company says its systems enable researchers, private companies, and governments to build satellites faster, with smaller teams and lower cost. With new funding CubeSpace plans to expand into international markets and scale its product range to control satellites up to one ton using large reaction wheels. The wheels will incorporate a high-efficiency precision electrical motor developed in-house. CEO Mike-Alec Kearney highlighted the company’s focus on meeting the satellite constellation market’s need for high-performance, low-cost reaction wheels that can be delivered in high volumes. The article tags the company in the South African tech context.