Plus Ultra Space Outposts

Plus Ultra Space Outposts
Description: Plus Ultra Space Outposts is a European company specializing in the deployment and management of off-Earth infrastructure, focusing on supporting the growth and sustainability of the cislunar economy. The company aims to provide continuous, high-quality communications and navigation services for lunar missions

Vision:
To become the backbone of the lunar economy by providing essential communications and navigation services, facilitating a new era of lunar exploration and development.

Mission:
To deploy and operate the enabling infrastructure required for the accelerated growth and sustainability of the upcoming cislunar economy.

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Key Milestones:
  • 2020: Plus Ultra Space Outposts was founded, establishing its presence in Spain, Germany, and Luxembourg.
  • 2021: Signed a launch agreement with Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) to deploy the first Harmony satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit, with subsequent transfer to lunar orbit via onboard electric propulsion
  • 2022: Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ispace Europe to collaborate on joint lunar missions, including the deployment of communication and navigation satellites into lunar orbit as early as 2024. Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with ispace Europe for the deployment of Harmony satellites using ispace's Series 2 lunar landers
  • 2022: Partnered with Lunar Station Corporation to enhance lunar communications and data analytics capabilities, aiming to support the creation of the lunar economy through joint marketing efforts and scientific collaboration.
  • 2024: Initiation of lunar communications and navigation services with the deployment of Harmony satellites ​

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Products & Services:
  • Harmony Lunar Satellite Constellation: A planned lunar satellite constellation designed to provide continuous, high-speed communications (up to 100 Mbps) and high-accuracy navigation services for commercial and institutional lunar missionsThe constellation aims to consist of eight satellites in two orbital planes, positioned approximately 6,000 km above the lunar surface, utilizing laser communications links
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