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Mont-Saint-Guibert, BelgiumCharleroi, Belgium
Toulouse, France
Lausanne, SwitzerlandLos Angeles, United StatesMont-Saint-Guibert, BelgiumCharleroi, BelgiumToulouse, FranceLausanne, SwitzerlandLos Angeles, United States
Products & Solutions
VSP-150
VSP-150
A 150kg low Earth orbit satellite platform designed for high-volume constellation deployment. Six VSP-150 units are already in orbit, hosting optical Earth observation and RF sensing payloads. The platform is optimised for pointing accuracy, stability and maneuverability, and is manufactured using industrialised, repeatable processes.
VSP-50
VSP-50
A 60kg satellite platform that shares the avionics and subsystems architecture of the VSP-150, reducing qualification risk and production complexity. Its mechanical envelope allows payloads to be hosted facing any direction, making it suitable for in-orbit demonstration and compact constellation missions.
VSP-300
VSP-300
A larger satellite bus in the VSP family, designed for missions requiring greater power and payload capacity. The platform shares the same design philosophy as the VSP-50 and VSP-150 and is built to the same serial manufacturing standards, supporting scalable fleet deployments.
Earth Observation Payloads
Earth Observation Payloads
High-performance optical and RF sensing payloads developed in-house for environmental monitoring, disaster response, agriculture, maritime surveillance, water management, defence and biodiversity missions. Aerospacelab delivers the payloads themselves, enabling customers to own and operate their own data flows.
Telecommunications Satellite Systems
Telecommunications Satellite Systems
Satellite architectures designed for resilient, secure and global communications. Built for continuity of service in demanding operational environments, the telecom offering covers both commercial broadband and institutional/dual-use connectivity requirements.
About
Aerospacelab is a Belgian satellite manufacturer founded in 2018 by Benoît Deper and headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium. The company designs, manufactures and operates satellites for Earth observation, telecommunications and technology demonstration, with a vertically integrated approach that gives it full control over avionics, platforms, payloads and embedded software.
Offices
Mont-Saint-Guibert, BelgiumCharleroi, BelgiumToulouse, FranceLausanne, SwitzerlandLos Angeles, United StatesBacked by
Airbus VenturesXAngeBNP Paribas Fortis Private EquitySRIWNoshaqSambrinvestBelaeroimec.xpandEuropean Investment Bank
Customers & Partners
Xona Space SystemsVyomaMDA SpaceJAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)Mitsui Bussan AerospaceAgena SpaceSpaceflight Inc.
Timeline
2025-08
Closed a €94 million Series B round, bringing total funding raised to €134 million.
2024
Broke ground on Europe's largest satellite manufacturing facility near Charleroi, targeting capacity of up to 500 satellites per year.
2024
Opened a satellite manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, expanding U.S. production presence.
2021-06
Launched Arthur (RRF mission) aboard SpaceX Transporter-2, the first 100% Belgian privately developed commercial satellite.
2018
Founded in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium by Benoît Deper.
Open Positions (20)
12 Hardware & Systems4 Operations3 Software & Data1 Marketing
Products & Solutions
VSP-150
VSP-150
A 150kg low Earth orbit satellite platform designed for high-volume constellation deployment. Six VSP-150 units are already in orbit, hosting optical Earth observation and RF sensing payloads. The platform is optimised for pointing accuracy, stability and maneuverability, and is manufactured using industrialised, repeatable processes.
VSP-50
VSP-50
A 60kg satellite platform that shares the avionics and subsystems architecture of the VSP-150, reducing qualification risk and production complexity. Its mechanical envelope allows payloads to be hosted facing any direction, making it suitable for in-orbit demonstration and compact constellation missions.
VSP-300
VSP-300
A larger satellite bus in the VSP family, designed for missions requiring greater power and payload capacity. The platform shares the same design philosophy as the VSP-50 and VSP-150 and is built to the same serial manufacturing standards, supporting scalable fleet deployments.
Earth Observation Payloads
Earth Observation Payloads
High-performance optical and RF sensing payloads developed in-house for environmental monitoring, disaster response, agriculture, maritime surveillance, water management, defence and biodiversity missions. Aerospacelab delivers the payloads themselves, enabling customers to own and operate their own data flows.
Telecommunications Satellite Systems
Telecommunications Satellite Systems
Satellite architectures designed for resilient, secure and global communications. Built for continuity of service in demanding operational environments, the telecom offering covers both commercial broadband and institutional/dual-use connectivity requirements.
Open Positions (20)
12 Hardware & Systems4 Operations3 Software & Data1 Marketing
About
Aerospacelab is a Belgian satellite manufacturer founded in 2018 by Benoît Deper and headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium. The company designs, manufactures and operates satellites for Earth observation, telecommunications and technology demonstration, with a vertically integrated approach that gives it full control over avionics, platforms, payloads and embedded software.
Offices
Mont-Saint-Guibert, BelgiumCharleroi, BelgiumToulouse, FranceLausanne, SwitzerlandLos Angeles, United StatesBacked by
Airbus VenturesXAngeBNP Paribas Fortis Private EquitySRIWNoshaqSambrinvestBelaeroimec.xpandEuropean Investment Bank
Customers & Partners
Xona Space SystemsVyomaMDA SpaceJAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)Mitsui Bussan AerospaceAgena SpaceSpaceflight Inc.
Timeline
2025-08
Closed a €94 million Series B round, bringing total funding raised to €134 million.
2024
Broke ground on Europe's largest satellite manufacturing facility near Charleroi, targeting capacity of up to 500 satellites per year.
2024
Opened a satellite manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, expanding U.S. production presence.
2021-06
Launched Arthur (RRF mission) aboard SpaceX Transporter-2, the first 100% Belgian privately developed commercial satellite.
2018
Founded in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium by Benoît Deper.
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