Sidus Space, an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced the successful completion of the launch processing of LizzieSat-2 at the Astrotech Space Operations facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. LizzieSat-2 has been turned over to SpaceX and is ready for launch on the Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission, which is targeted for no earlier than December of 2024.
LizzieSat-2 was designed and manufactured at Sidus Space’s state-of-the-art facility on Florida’s Space Coast. The satellite is equipped with an advanced sensor suite that includes AIS, multi-spectral methane detection, and high-resolution visual spectrum sensors, as well as the HEO Holmes Imager, provided by HEO (USA), a subsidiary of Australian-based HEO. The Holmes Imager is a cutting-edge technology that powers HEO Inspect, an in-orbit satellite inspection platform designed for non-Earth imaging (NEI) and the precise characterization of space objects. LizzieSat-2 will provide data through a monthly subscription contract for HEO, further demonstrating Sidus Space’s role as a leading provider of multi-mission space-based data solutions.
Leveraging Sidus’ proprietary FeatherEdge AI processor, LizzieSat-2 will enable on-orbit data processing for actionable insights, supporting applications such as Space Situational Awareness (SSA), non-Earth Imaging, maritime monitoring, environmental assessments and disaster response.
“LizzieSat-2 represents the next evolution of our modular satellite platform, showcasing its adaptability to host both Sidus-developed sensors and customer payloads, such as the HEO Holmes Imager,” said Carol Craig, CEO of Sidus Space. “This milestone highlights our commitment to delivering innovative, flexible and cost-effective solutions that address the diverse and evolving needs of our customers. We are excited to expand our on-orbit presence and delivery of critical, near real-time data services.”
The launch of LizzieSat-2 marks a significant step in Sidus Space’s mission to expand its on-orbit presence, enabling the company to better serve its customers with scalable, real-time space-based data solutions. By integrating advanced sensor technology, leveraging on-orbit processing and offering data-as-a-service capabilities, LizzieSat-2 is designed to provide actionable insights that support applications across government, defense, intelligence and commercial sectors worldwide.
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