Lumi Space Limited

Lumi Space Limited
Description: Lumi Space is a technology company specializing in satellite laser ranging to provide precise space surveillance data. Their services aim to enhance orbital safety and increase the carrying capacity of Earth's orbits by offering data that is significantly more accurate than traditional radar or optical measurements.
Vision:
To revolutionize space traffic management by providing ultra-precise orbital data, thereby reducing collision risks and enabling safer satellite operations
Mission:
To build the most precise space surveillance service on the planet, ensuring orbital safety and sustainability through advanced satellite laser ranging technology.
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Funding:
  • Pre-Seed Funding: Jan 19, 2019, € million
  • Grant: Dec 9, 2019, € million
  • Grant: Sep 16, 2020, € million
  • Grant: Nov 26, 2021, € million
  • Grant: Dec 3, 2021, € million
  • Not Equity Assistant : Jun 23, 2023, € million
Key Milestones:
  • 2018: Lumi Space Limited was incorporated on November 23, 2018.
  • 2020 : The company was recognized by the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA for its innovative approach to addressing the space debris problem through Laser Momentum Transfer
  • 2021: First laser ranging demonstrator operational in the UK
  • 2023: Selected for ESA “Call to Orbit” program with Open Cosmos
  • 2024 : Expansion of UKSA-funded sites and DaaS platform onboarding
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Products & Services:
  • Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR): Lumi Space utilizes SLR technology to achieve orbit determination with accuracy up to 1,000 times greater than traditional methods. This high-precision data is crucial for collision avoidance, constellation management, and active debris removal.
  • Precision Orbit Determination Software: The company offers software solutions that can be integrated into existing satellite operations to enhance orbit accuracy and safety.
  • Retroreflector Payloads: Lumi Space provides retroreflector payloads designed for high-accuracy orbit determination, supporting various satellite missions.
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