FORNanoSat officially started.

02.06.2025

We are thrilled to announce the start of FORNanoSat, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing industrial production of nano-satellites. Officially launched on June 1, 2025, this project brings together a consortium of 5 research institutes and 13 industrial partners from Bavaria, backed by a €1.8 million grant from the Bavarian Research Foundation.

FORSatNano is a research project focused on developing industrial-scale manufacturing processes for nano-satellites. Officially launched on June 1, 2025, the initiative is supported by a €1.8 million grant from the Bavarian Research Foundation and brings together a consortium of five research institutions and thirteen industry partners from Bavaria. The project aims to enable the next generation of small satellites by advancing compact and lightweight designs, enabling networked satellite constellations for Earth observation and communications, promoting sustainable end-of-life strategies, and reducing production and operational costs.

Driving Innovation Through Strong Partnerships

Our project is powered by leading research institutes and industry partners, including:

Research Institutes

• Zentrum für Telematik e.V. – CubeSat formations & satellite networking
• FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (Lehrstuhl FAPS + Lehrstuhl INFIII) – Microelectronics, AVT & computing architectures
• Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg – Earth observation & robotics
• Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. – Aerospace technology research

Industry Partners

• Celestial Space Technologies GmbH – communication solutions
• embedded brains GmbH & Co. KG – Embedded systems & real-time software
• EOMAP – Earth observation & satellite data analytics
• Fritsch-SMT – Precision microtechnology & production solutions
• funke AVIONICS – Avionics systems for aerospace applications
• Graw Radiosondes GmbH & Co. KG – Atmospheric measurement systems
• KRONOS Mechatronics KRONOS Mechatronics – Mechatronics systems
• Lino GmbH – Optical systems & measurement technology
• Micro-Epsilon – Sensor technology for space applications
• Rohde & Schwarz - High-performance RF technology & satellite communication
• SCIPRIOS GmbH – Photovoltaic & energy management solutions
• SEHO Systems GmbH – Automated electronics manufacturing
• VIERLING – Electronic Engineering and manufacturing

Shaping the Future of Satellite Production

With automated small-series satellite production and a web configurator simplifying customization, FORNanoSat will pave the way for the next generation of satellite technology.

Learn More & Get Involved!

Discover how FORNanoSat is shaping the future of space research: https://lnkd.in/eniBbNRe

Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey!

Funding

Funding is provided by the Bavarian Research Foundation