Satellite Hosted Payloads for Universities

New frontiers for research

Your trusted satellite technology partner for universities

Southern Cross Space is committed to empowering universities with specialised, affordable access to space through our uniquely designed microsatellites. Designed specifically to accommodate hosted payloads for academic institutions, Southern Cross Space sate50kg Microsat provides a unique platform for hands-on research, device testing and advancing technology readiness levels in a low-risk, space-ready environment.

Take Flight: From "Penguins" to Proven

Universities are rich in innovative theories and experimental devices, yet too many concepts remain untested, sometimes termed “penguins”… flightless birds, because they are ideas that don’t quite get off the ground. Southern Cross Space’s 50kg Microsat bridges this gap, enabling untested concepts to take flight, propelling scientific discovery and development.

Key Features of the 50kg microsatellite

Hosted Payload for Real-World Testing

50kg Microsat allows universities to payload space, enabling researchers to test devices and validate theories in the unique conditions of space.

Cost-Effective Design

By reducing unnecessary hardware and commercialisation options, 50kg Microsat keeps costs manageable without compromising the quality of the testing experience.

Focused Support for R&D

50kg Microsat provides a custom testing platform while simplifying the process – no knowledge transfer, analysis, or in-country capacity required. It’s a streamlined solution to help more theories reach space faster.

Overcoming Common Challenges

Many university payloads face high barriers, 50kg Microsat offers a lower-risk alternative, improving chances of success while addressing the resource constraints universities often encounter.

Why 50kg Microsat?

50kg Microsat fills a critical service gap for universities seeking hands-on experience in space research. By providing a purpose-built platform with reduced complexity, 50kg class microsatellites ensure that cost and operational hurdles don’t prevent groundbreaking research from reaching orbit. From testing new materials to advancing scientific instruments, our solution is here to support university research to take flight.

50kg SATELLITES ADVANCE RESEARCH FRONTIERS

Empowering universities with specialized, affordable access to space through custom-built microsatellites. Our purpose-built platform enables hands-on research and device testing in a low-risk, space-ready environment.

Hands-on space research experience

Purpose-built platform reduces complexity while maintaining research integrity, enabling universities to conduct orbital experiments without operational barriers.

Advanced material testing

Deploy and validate new materials in real space conditions, accelerating development cycles and proving theoretical concepts.

Scientific instrument advancement

Transition innovative scientific instruments from laboratory concepts to space-proven technology, supporting breakthrough research initiatives.

Why Southern Cross Space?

Collaborate with an Australian independent partner providing scalable, secure, and sovereign satellite solutions designed for long-term growth and data protection.

Australian-Owned & Politically Neutral

Being your Australian partner ensures a neutral, stable and reliable collaboration for your space needs.

Scalable Solutions for Long-Term Growth

Space is not a short-term activity. It is a long-term commitment to your country’s capacity and capability. Partnerships form part of a business model supporting growth through, STEM, supply chain inclusion, sovereign constellations and partnerships within global ecosystem.

Secure Sovereign Data

Your data is your business and through this partnership critical data with sovereign access to satellite imagery and analytics will ensure security and control.