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What makes space software engineering truly exceptional for your mission?
Beyond software development: Building long-term expertise with HELIX® Engineering Services
In the fast-evolving space industry, software plays a crucial role in ensuring mission success. Many satellite developers and operators may not have dedicated in-house software development expertise. This gap can lead to delays, inefficiencies, and limitations in mission scalability. Without the right software foundation, space missions risk becoming rigid, difficult to adapt, and costly to maintain.
Developing mission-critical software for space isn’t easy. Many satellite developers and operators face challenges in acquiring, maintaining, and adapting their software over time. While some have in-house teams, others need external expertise to support their missions effectively.
More than just software development
HELIX® Engineering Services is not just another software development consultancy. We offer a unique combination of turnkey software development, HELIX® products, and expert training, giving you the best of both worlds: cutting-edge software and the capability to evolve it independently.
With our services, you don’t just receive a software package tailored to your mission—you also gain access to the HELIX product suite. This provides a structured, modular approach to space software, significantly reducing development time and effort. Additionally, our expert training ensures that your team can adapt, scale, and integrate future enhancements in-house, giving you full control over your software’s evolution.
Key benefits of HELIX Engineering Services
1. Software tailored to your needs
We work closely with you to develop software solutions that fit your specific mission requirements. Whether it’s onboard software, ground systems, or seamless integration between the two, our team ensures that you get the right tools for the job.
2. Future-proofing and scalability
Space missions evolve, and so should your software. Our modular and scalable approach ensures that your software can grow alongside your needs. Whether you’re adding more satellites to a constellation or upgrading mission capabilities, we provide the flexibility to scale efficiently.
As part of the service, we will supply HELIX product licences and train you to utilise them in order to build capability and maintain flexibility over your software systems for future development and adaptation of mission needs.
3. Rapid integration with existing and planned systems
Integrating new software with existing infrastructure can be a major challenge. Our expertise in mission software development means we can ensure smooth interoperability between systems, reducing downtime and operational friction.
What’s more, as the mission evolves, you’ll be able to seamlessly integrate additional space systems, both in space and on the ground, by leveraging our innovative HELIX technology and the HELIX products we provide as part of the service.
4. Expert support for mission success
Our services go beyond just delivering software. We offer ongoing support, troubleshooting, and product training to ensure your system runs reliably and efficiently. From initial design to post-launch support, we’re with you every step of the way.
A robust software foundation for long-term growth
By leveraging HELIX Engineering Services, you gain more than just a software solution—you secure a pathway to sustainable, long-term mission success. Our expertise helps you overcome software challenges, integrate seamlessly with your existing operations, and ensure your software is built to scale and adapt.
In the next blog, we’ll explore how HELIX Engineering Services doesn’t just provide software solutions but empowers you to build your own in-house expertise. Â
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