Communication with Almagest’s ELEVATION-1 satellite has been established using the Antaris Cloud Platform and SatOS, initiating the commissioning process. The Elevation-1 satellite was built by XDLINX Space Labs, and Ananth Technologies conducted Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT). Using the Antaris TrueTwin simulation environment, the operations team is now able to simulate orbital scenarios to validate CONOPS before sending live commands to the on-orbit satellite.
“This mission demonstrates how the Antaris Cloud Platform and our software-first approach to mission and satellite design as well as automated operations transform the pace and economics of space missions."
Tom Barton, Antaris
ELEVATION-1, Almagest Space Corporation’s E-band technology demonstration mission, represents a major leap forward in satellite communication capabilities. The mission’s objective is to test one of the world’s first miniaturized, space-grade E-band communication payloads, developed by XDLINX Space Labs. The data gathered will play a critical role in the design and development of Almagest’s high performance RF data services satellite constellation.
The ELEVATION-1 mission is powered by the Antaris Cloud Platform, an end-to-end software solution that accelerates the design, simulation, and operation of satellite missions. The platform includes:
Antaris Design Studio: A state-of-the-art tool for rapid mission and satellite design.
TrueTwin Simulation: A high-fidelity digital twin capability enabling Full Mission Virtualization for pre-launch testing and continuous operations.
Command Center: A unique C2 system integrated with TrueTwin that automates constellation operations, optimizes mission schedules, enhances tasking, and manages ground segment assets.
SatOS Spacecraft Software: An integrated software stack providing secure, resilient spacecraft operations on-orbit.
Using the Antaris Cloud Platform, the Almagest team dramatically accelerated time-to-orbit by leveraging TrueTwin. This advanced capability allowed the team to answer key questions about payload and bus operations early in the design process, significantly reducing risk. The platform’s end-to-end capabilities ensure a streamlined and flexible mission lifecycle, from initial design and simulation to ongoing operations.
“The successful launch and deployment of ELEVATION-1 marks a significant milestone for Antaris and for the future of space communication,” said Tom Barton, CEO and Co-Founder of Antaris. “This mission demonstrates how the Antaris Cloud Platform and our software-first approach to mission and satellite design as well as automated operations transform the pace and economics of space missions.”
Raghu Das, CEO and Co-Founder of Almagest Space Corporation, echoed this sentiment. “The ELEVATION-1 mission is a critical step toward realizing our goal of delivering ultra-high throughput data services in space. Using the Antaris Cloud Platform, the Almagest team was able to fly the entire ELEVATION-1 mission in virtual space prior to launch, giving us the confidence that the satellite would meet our operational requirements. We would not be in space today without Antaris. We’re excited to continue this partnership and deploy a full constellation to transform space communication.”
The successful launch of ELEVATION-1 reaffirms Antaris’ commitment to enabling cutting-edge space capabilities through exceptional software solutions.