WHAT IS HELIX OPS?
HELIX OPS
HELIX® Ops is our flexible, intuitive graphical environment for mission control and spacecraft operations, enabling efficient monitoring, commanding, and automation – from single CubeSat missions to large multi-platform constellations.
TALK TO OUR EXPERTSSimplified mission management
Backed by 15 years of direct mission involvement, HELIX Ops is developed to simplify day-to-day operations, easing management of both single spacecraft and complex satellite networks.
Download brochureIn-built scalability
You might be starting with a single satellite or a small cluster today, but as your mission evolves, so will your operational needs. HELIX Ops is constellation-ready from day one, giving you a future-proof solution that grows effortlessly with your ambitions.
Read more in our blogReduced time-to-market
Designed to integrate seamlessly across your entire space software ecosystem, it works hand-in-hand with HELIX Flightkit to enable rapid, modular spacecraft software development. So when you’re ready to expand your mission, simply replace the relevant flight software modules. New assets are recognised and integrated with HELIX Ops almost automatically, reducing time, effort, and cost.
Explore HELIX FlightkitSafe pair of hands
With experience across 50+ missions and 15+ years in orbit, we’ve guided many ambitious teams that lacked in-house expertise in building and managing complex space systems. Our HELIX Engineering Services deliver end-to-end solutions and capability building to help your team get the most from HELIX products today, while ensuring flexibility for tomorrow’s evolving mission needs.
Explore HELIX Engineering Services
TECHNOLOGY
WHAT MAKES HELIX OPS DIFFERENT?
HELIX® Ops comes HELIX® ready, meaning that it is designed to seamlessly integrate with the entire HELIX family of space software products. It enables near-automatic integration with HELIX software supporting the entire satellite lifecycle – from fast and modular flight software development, automated testing and simulation to space-based data processing for actionable insights and cross-product monitoring and analytics.
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.
-
Built-in scalability
HELIX is highly scalable and designed to support developing and evolving missions from a single CubeSat into a complex space system.
-
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.
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.
Case study
LusoSpace
Discover how LusoSpace used Bright Ascension’s mission control system to deploy its first satellite in less than 12 months.
Case study
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.
Case study
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.
Case study
SEAHAWK
The SeaHawk project observes the changing biology of the ocean surface and its implication for various maritime applications.
Case study
PICASSO
Developed for the European Space Agency, PICASSO CubeSat is designed to investigate the upper layers of Earth’s atmosphere.
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.
Contact us to discuss-
Operations Software Development & Integration
Learn how we deliver robust and scalable mission-specific control systems, seamlessly integrated with pre-existing flight software.
-
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
Browse out blog posts and case studies to find out more about how HELIX Ops works and how it can noticeably improve your mission operations.
Blog
Mission control software that grows with you: How to make the right choice
Discover the key factors in selecting top-tier mission control software. Learn how to optimise spacecraft operations with the right tools for seamless ground segment management. Download the full guide and…
Blog
6 Ways to Build a Space System with Operations in Mind
Space system developers see flight software as separate and independent from its ground counterpart. Consider an alternative approach that focusses on what you are trying to achieve for your mission…
Blog
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Space Software Development
Over the past 10 years we have gained an impressive amount of experience building diverse satellite missions. See our list of “Dos” and “Don’ts” that we often come across in…
Blog
What makes space software engineering truly exceptional for your mission?
Discover how a combination of turnkey development, HELIX products, and expert training can future-proof your space mission and build in-house capability.
OUR TECHNOLOGY IS FLIGHT-PROVEN
