Reflex Aerospace

From kickoff to launch in 18 months: We’re thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Marble Imaging aimed at deploying #Europe's leading satellite constellation for Earth observation. Reflex will provide a high-performance satellite platform that meets the mission's rigorous pointing and stability requirements, enabling the precise capture of very high-resolution (VHR) EO images. This configuration forms a baseline from which we will show our capability to meet the next wave of high-resolution EO applications, including further VHR optical missions, LiDAR, as well as optical space-to-ground and intersatellite communications. Our ambition is clear: We're enabling lightning-fast innovation in space. The mission involves the development of the first satellite of a planned constellation. The goal is to provide real-time insights into pressing global challenges to empower decision-making like never before. Funding is provided via the Deutsche Raumfahrtagentur im DLR. The main payload is provided by optical instrument specialist Scanway. IABG is contributing a one-of-its-kind onboard computing cluster customized for autonomous and AI/ML applications. #NextSpace #SmallSatellites #EarthObservation #MadeIinGermany Walter Ballheimer Alexander Epp Robert Hook Dr. Gopika Suresh (PhD) Dennis Moore Alexander Genzel Daniel Kliche

Good news everyone: We've successfully connected our SIGI spacecraft systems to the KSAT ground station modem! ✅  Established a solid radio link across S-band & X-band frequencies for all flight configs. ✅  Tested the limits by adding noise to ensure durable comms even in challenging conditions. ✅  End-to-end tested with our Mission Control Software EASE-Rise thanks to our preferred partner Telespazio Germany. Many thanks to KSAT – Kongsberg Satellite Services for enabling us to talk to our satellite in orbit. #SpaceTech #SIGI

You there! Ever catch yourself daydreaming about working with #SpaceTech? Meet Tobi Hennig, our Senior AIT Engineer who’s not just building satellites – he's part of a team at the forefront of #NextSpace. On a related note: Reflex is hiring. Join a team already making an impact in #NewSpace. #BerlinJobs #MunichJobs #Spacejobs

🚀 Reflex is #2 on Sifted's list of most promising early-stage #Spacetech startups! 🎉 The space ecosystem in Europe is growing rapidly. With a hunger for agile and innovative solutions in orbit, it's no wonder we've already secured two commercial missions as an early-stage startup. There's more news to come so follow our updates as we enable lightning-fast innovation in space. Massive thanks to Sifted for the recognition of the ways we're poised to advance innovation in #NewSpace. #NextSpace #SpaceInnovation #SmallSats

Envision a secure Europe based on advanced #spacetech. Yesterday our CEO Walter Ballheimer sat alongside industry experts exploring the forefront of space sustainability, secure connectivity, and EU space law in the panel: "Space for a Securean Europe: From IRIS2 to Quantum Encryption and Beyond." We're at a decisive moment. Europe must support space innovation and focus on efficiency to create a secure future. #EUSpaceForum #NewSpace #NextSpace Forum Europe Christophe Grudler MEP Jeremie G. Koen Willems Enrique Fraga Jeremy Wilks

T-minus 103 days. Vibration test: Success. #SIGI is ready to fly. #NextSpace Media Broadcast Satellite (MBS)

A secure future for Europe relies on advancements in #spacetech. Next week you'll find our CEO Walter Ballheimer and our VP Sales & Business Development Dennis Moore at the European Space Forum in Brussels. Pay special attention to Session 8: "Space for a Secure Europe: From IRIS2 to Quantum Encryption and Beyond." There, you'll find Walter on a panel sitting alongside celebrated experts in the field such as Christophe Grudler MEP, Jeremie G., Koen Willems Enrique Fraga, and Jeremy Wilks. Join us to explore the latest in space sustainability, secure connectivity, EU space law, and how Europe can maintain a competitive edge on the global stage. #EUSpaceForum #SecureSpace #SpaceInnovation Forum Europe

Optimization is everything. Using the right tools helps us advance innovation throughout the entire #satellitemanufacturing process. As an end-to-end software solution built for technologically advanced manufacturers, MANUFACTURO provides one such powerful solution for our team to deliver on our goal of enabling lightning-fast innovation in space.

#DualUse and #defensetechnology have firmly arrived in the VC arena. On Wednesday, our CEO Walter Ballheimer joined a panel at the HTGF Family Day sitting alongside Bulent Altan, Rafaela Kraus, Sebastian Klaus, Major General Michael Traut, and Christian Ziach. These days, practically every space-related panel features distinguished guests in uniform. This shift underscores a growing recognition of the strategic importance of space technologies. Perhaps more significantly, it highlights the evolving collaboration between the armed forces, VCs like Alpine Space Ventures and HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds, and innovative startups like Reflex and ATMOS Space Cargo. Together, we're exploring new pathways to secure peace and utilize innovation to address global security challenges. #SpaceTech #NextSpace #SpaceInnovation

Ready to further optimize #satellitestructures for performance and speed? Stop the print! Today we're spotlighting our #ESAF project. The project goals align with our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technologies into every step of our manufacturing process. #GenerativeDesign allows for the next generation of optimization, where we rapidly refine designs to achieve pinnacle structural and thermal efficiency with reduced mass. Then, using additive manufacturing, we craft these complex structures at unprecedented speeds without compromising quality or performance. But here's where the true innovation lies: By stopping the print we integrate sensors within the satellite structures during the printing process. These sensors feed vital data that our #machinelearning models use to anticipate and adjust for potential thermal deformations, ensuring our satellites operate with utmost precision and reliability even in punishing conditions. This capability will allow us to offer satellite operators an unprecedented level of performance, crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving aerospace sector. Learn more about the goals, methods, and outcomes of the project to get a peek at the future of satellite manufacturing. #spacetech #satellitetechnology #algorithmicengineering