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Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd
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UK smallsat manufacturer headquartered in Guildford, Surrey (incorporated 23 May 1985, company no. 01916260). University of Surrey spin-off; wholly owned Airbus Defence and Space subsidiary since 2009. Platforms: SSTL-CUBE, SSTL-MICRO, SSTL-MINI. Built approximately 70 satellites for 22+ countries. Revenue ~$82M (2025).
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is a UK satellite manufacturer headquartered in Guildford, Surrey, incorporated on 23 May 1985 (Companies House no. 01916260).[1] The company originated as a University of Surrey spin-off and has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space since 2009.[2]
SSTL's satellite platform portfolio spans cubesat to medium-class: SSTL-CUBE, SSTL-MICRO, and SSTL-MINI.[3] SSTL has built and delivered approximately 70 spacecraft for more than 22 countries.[3][4] Andrew Cawthorne was appointed Managing Director in 2025.[5]
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launched 2014-07-08 / LEO SSO 635 km
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launched 2018-09-16 / Sun-synchronous, about 588 km / 750 km swath
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operational
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retired
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operational
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in-development
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operational
- [1]Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, about usoperator marketing2026-05-29
- [2]Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, management and ownershipoperator marketing2026-05-29
- [3]SURREY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, Companies House filinglegal text2026-05-29
- [4]Surrey Satellite Technology, Wikipediathird party2026-05-29
- [5]SSTL, announcement of Andrew Cawthorne as Managing Directoroperator press2026-05-29