| Satellite name | Celeste IOD-2 (LEO-PNT Pathfinder A 2, LPNTSAT-002) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 16U |
| Status | Operational (ESA news about transmitting signal on 2026-04-10, last checked 2026-07-09) |
| Launched | 2026-03-28 |
| NORAD ID | 68409 |
| Deployer | EXOpod Nova 12U/16U [Exolaunch] |
| Launcher | Electron |
| Entity name | Thales Alenia Space |
| Institution | Company |
| Entity | Commercial |
| Nation (HQ) | France |
| Nation (AIT) | Germany |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by German Orbital Systems |
| Operator | German Orbital Systems |
| Partners | Thales Alenia Space |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate payloads for the LEO-PNT (Low Earth Orbit - Positioning Navigation Timing) satellite programme. |
| Description |
In collaboration with Thales Alenia Space, German Orbital Systems GmbH will play a crucial role in the development and operation of the cutting-edge 16U platform and associated payloads for the LEO-PNT (Low Earth Orbit - Positioning Navigation Timing) satellite programme. This partnership marks a pivotal step forward in advancing space technology – a mission with the potential to boost the Galileo constellation to new heights! In less than 18 months, our 16U tech demo satellite will showcase the incredible capabilities of our technology - made in Germany. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2026-07-29
