WHAT IS FLIGHTKIT?
FLIGHTKIT
Flightkit is our latest modular and component-based flight software development product, built for speed, reliability, and scalability—so you can develop, integrate, and evolve your spacecraft software faster, whether it’s a single satellite or an entire constellation.
TALK TO OUR EXPERTSRapid development
Flightkit’s modular approach means that you can develop your flight software significantly faster, simpler and cheaper. And the more spacecraft you built – the easier it becomes, as software created for one mission can be reused on another, regardless of what hardware you choose.
How to reduce development timeImpressive flight heritage
Flightkit is built on our innovative software technology that has been tried and tested in flight with over 50 deployments in orbit. With 25 Earth observation missions, 10 communication projects and 15 demonstration spacecraft, all powered by our cutting-edge technology, you can rest assured your mission’s software is in safe hands.
See full list of missionsScalability
As your space system evolves, Flightkit scales with you—allowing your flight software to adapt seamlessly without the need for a complete redesign. Whether expanding to new capabilities or growing into a larger constellation, Flightkit keeps your software future-ready.
How to improve scalabilityAdapts to any mission
The component-based architecture allows you rapidly establish core flight functionality, which can then be easily extended with bespoke components to meet the unique requirements of any unique and specific mission.
Browse our case studiesAllows for multiple vendors
Flightkit supports multiple hardware vendors—even within a single constellation—giving you the flexibility to choose the most suitable and cost-effective options for your mission.
How to resolve limited interoperabilityShort start-up time
Flightkit offers a streamlined design process, intuitive workflows, and pre-defined concepts to help you get up to speed quickly. Backed by a comprehensive knowledge base—including documentation, user manuals, and tutorials—it provides clear guidance at every stage of development.
Explore our learning resourcesTECHNOLOGY
HOW IT WORKS
Learn more about how our flight software works, its capabilities and design.
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an extensive library of pre-validated components covering all space mission needs and developed to a strict coding standard for mission-critical software
a lightweight framework which promotes portability and modularity, allowing individual layers to be modified or substituted without impacting layers above and below
tooling to support component development, software integration and testing, which helps guide engineers through the process rapidly, promoting an agile and iterative approach
TECHNICAL INFO
SUPPORTED SYSTEMS AND PLATFORMS
Flightkit is continuously expanding the list of supported communications protocols, hardware subsystems, and onboard computer platforms, which span from real-time embedded systems to Linux-based OBCs.
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AAC Clyde Space OBCs and Subsystems
Endurosat OBC and Subsystems
Raspberry Pi Platform
Growing library of supported hardware
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What Does Our Core Technology Really Mean?
In the rapidly changing commercial space market, there is a strong need to produce satellite software quickly and at low cost. Find our how our technology supports software reuse.
Case study
OS-VOLT
OS-VOLT is a true testament to our upcoming HELIX suite of space software products. Find out how HELIX will be used to boost this pioneering multi-million mission.
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FARADAY PHOENIX
The Faraday Phoenix mission enables multiple third-party payloads to ‘rideshare ’ on a single satellite platform, providing fast and low-cost access to space.
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IOD-1 GEMS
The IOD-1 mission was the key first step in the OMS’s GEMS programme roll-out to test commercial viability of the service and prove the concept and technology.
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CASE
Targeting the Internet of Things (IoT) market, CASE CubeSat was a pilot spacecraft to demonstrate the proposed service.
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SEAHAWK
The SeaHawk project observes the changing biology of the ocean surface and its implication for various maritime applications.
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PICASSO
Developed for the European Space Agency, PICASSO CubeSat is designed to investigate the upper layers of Earth’s atmosphere.
INTEGRATED SOLUTION
FLIGHTKIT IS HELIX® READY
Flightkit comes HELIX® ready, meaning that it is designed to seamlessly integrate with the entire HELIX family of space software products. Being part of the HELIX family allows you to establish a robust framework for the future growth of your mission as it progresses through its orbital life and transitions into delivering commercial services.
Learn more about HELIX-
Seamless integration
HELIX ensures tight integration at the architectural level across all products in the suite – from flight software, mission control software to service delivery platform and more.
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Built-in scalability
HELIX is highly scalable and designed to support developing and evolving missions from a single CubeSat into a complex space system.
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Unparalleled efficiency
HELIX connects the currently disjointed, fragmented and inefficient space software systems to make the most of your available resource on spacecraft and on the ground.
SERVICES
NEED MORE HELP?
To complement our products, we collaborate closely with our clients to deliver comprehensive mission solutions powered by our unique, flight-proven technology.
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Flight Software Development & Integration
Explore how we create modular, reusable, scalable, and adaptable flight software solutions, designed to seamlessly integrate with 3rd party mission control systems.
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Integrated Flight & Ground Software Development
Find out how we ensure a seamless, end-to-end approach to flight & ground software development, reducing both risk and development time.
USEFUL LINKS
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FARADAY PHOENIX
The Faraday Phoenix mission enables multiple third-party payloads to ‘rideshare ’ on a single satellite platform, providing fast and low-cost access to space.
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Developing Flight Software for Large Satellite Systems
As the New Space market continues to grow, more and more satellite applications require a large number of spacecraft. Find out how to efficiently design flight software to support high-volume…
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How to Optimise Payload Integration
Payloads tend to be developed by specialists in their own fields, but integrating these payloads into a spacecraft platform remains the task of a satellite developer.
Case study
OS-VOLT
OS-VOLT is a true testament to our upcoming HELIX suite of space software products. Find out how HELIX will be used to boost this pioneering multi-million mission.