ReOrbit
ReOrbit is a Helsinki-based space technology company founded in 2019 that designs and manufactures software-defined satellites in GEO and MEO orbits for sovereign government and defence customers, with a portfolio spanning satellite buses, flight software, in-orbit edge AI processing, and an orbital data centre partnership with Google Cloud.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersHelsinki, Finland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ReOrbit does
ReOrbit is a Helsinki-based space technology company founded in 2019 by Sethu Saveda Suvanam that designs and manufactures software-defined satellites for sovereign government and commercial customers. The company deliberately targets GEO and MEO orbits rather than the crowded LEO segment, building larger and more capable platforms suited to national communications and defence use cases. Its core product portfolio is anchored by the Gluon software-defined satellite bus (payload-agnostic, 150–500 kg class, supporting LEO/MEO/GEO), the Silta small-class GEO communications system with flexible Ku/Ka/X/L-band payloads and digital on-board processing, the OrbitCloud in-orbit data processing platform, and the Muon flight software and avionics bundle that serves as the spacecraft 'operating system'. ReOrbit has developed an integrated stack spanning mission software, satellite bus, ground operations tooling, and digital twins, and it partners with Google Cloud on a planned orbital data centre network called Space Cloud with onboard AI compute and quantum key distribution.
The company generates revenue through a mix of one-time satellite manufacturing contracts, leasing arrangements via partner SLI (a Libra Group entity), standalone software/avionics product sales (notably Muon in conjunction with AAC Clyde Space), and milestone-based co-development and engineering services with partners such as ESA, SatixFy, KaleidEO/SatSure, and WARPSPACE. Its largest disclosed commercial anchor is a €150 million contract with SLI for two GEO communications satellites scheduled for delivery in 2029 and 2030. ReOrbit goes to market through direct enterprise field sales targeting governments, complemented by regional manufacturing and AIT partners in Argentina (VENG), India (Ananth Technologies), and Malaysia (ReOrbit BTS with Universiti Kuala Lumpur), giving it a multi-region production footprint. Cumulative funding to date is approximately €52 million across seed and Series A rounds, and the company targets €1 billion in cumulative contracts within five years.
ReOrbit firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ReOrbit
- Legal name
- ReOrbit
- Website
- https://reorbit.space
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ReOrbit is a Helsinki-based space technology company founded in 2019 that designs and manufactures software-defined satellites in GEO and MEO orbits for sovereign government and defence customers, with a portfolio spanning satellite buses, flight software, in-orbit edge AI processing, and an orbital data centre partnership with Google Cloud.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ReOrbit industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sovereign Satellite Systems
- NAICS
- Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Satellite Telecommunications (51741)
- SIC
- Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial) (IMABACAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Spacecraft Avionics, Flight Computers & Software (IMABACAI), Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD), Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI)
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Where ReOrbit is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Helsinki
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
ReOrbit business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Satellite Manufacturing and Sales: Direct sale of sovereign GEO communications satellites to government and commercial customers. The €150M contract with SLI for two GEO satellites exemplifies this revenue stream, with satellites sold as complete systems with bundled software and support.
- Satellite Leasing: Partnership with SLI (asset-financing specialist) enables leasing arrangements, allowing satellite operators to access advanced sovereign satellite technology through leasing rather than outright purchase, providing capital-efficient deployment options.
- Software and Avionics Products: Sale of software bundles (Muon) and joint avionics/flight software products with partners like AAC Clyde Space. Provides standalone flight software and avionics for any satellite manufacturer.
- Co-development and Engineering Services: Engineering services and co-development agreements with partners (e.g., SatixFy for on-board processors, VENG for manufacturing, SatSure/KaleidEO for EO solutions). Revenue generated through milestone-based contracts.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
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ReOrbit product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ReOrbit designs, manufactures and delivers software-defined sovereign satellites and connected space systems, including the Gluon satellite bus, Silta GEO communications satellites, OrbitCloud in-orbit data processing, and the Muon flight software/avionics bundle. The company provides end-to-end support from initial concept through deployment, selling complete satellite systems to government and commercial customers seeking independent control of their space infrastructure.
Product overview
ReOrbit is a space technology company that manufactures sovereign satellites and connected systems for national security, offering a portfolio of software-defined satellite platforms and mission solutions. The core product lineup includes Gluon (a flexible software-defined satellite bus), Silta (GEO sovereign communications satellite), and OrbitCloud (distributed in-orbit data processing platform). These are complemented by the Muon flight software/avionics bundle and the UKKO Earth observation mission. ReOrbit also partners with Google Cloud on Space Cloud, an orbital data center network. The company targets governmental, institutional, and commercial operators requiring sovereign space infrastructure for communications and Earth observation applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Gluon: Advanced software-defined satellite platform capable of accommodating several types of payloads from Earth Observation to relay laser communications services, optimized for LEO, MEO and GEO orbits with 150-500 kg mass range.
- Silta
- UKKO
- OrbitCloud
- Muon
Products and services
- Gluon Highly flexible software-defined satellite bus platform accommodating several payload types (Earth Observation, relay, laser communications) for LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits in the 150–500 kg mass range, featuring fault tolerance, rideshare-ready architecture, and inter-satellite connectivity. Sold to government and commercial satellite operators.
- Silta Small-class geostationary satellite system designed for sovereign regional coverage, featuring flexible payloads supporting Ku, Ka, X, and L-bands, a digital on-board processor for advanced signal processing with multiple concurrent beams, and a tailored digital twin. 10-year operational life with software-enabled reconfiguration. Sold to governments and commercial operators.
- OrbitCloud Distributed satellite data center in space that processes Earth observation imagery and IoT sensor data directly in orbit using AI edge compute, fusing satellite imagery with ground-level IoT data for unified situational awareness and delivering real-time actionable intelligence to customer dashboards.
- Muon Bundle of flight software together with avionics that acts as the backbone of spacecraft, enabling customers to focus on applications without managing the underlying hardware layer. Provides autonomy, networking, FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery), and data flow optimization. Sold as a standalone product installable on any satellite.
- Space Cloud Orbital data center network developed in partnership with Google Cloud using optical-linked processing satellites with localized AI compute. Features quantum key distribution for encrypted communications, laser-based optical terminals, onboard edge processors for real-time AI processing, and direct-to-device capabilities. Targets European and NATO customers seeking data sovereignty.
- WarpHub InterSat Three-satellite constellation for optical data relay service in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), providing high-speed optical inter-satellite communication relay based on the Gluon platform. Enables LEO satellites to communicate with ground stations via optical links in near real-time. World-first optical inter-satellite communication relay service.
- UKKO Mission In-orbit demonstration mission for Earth Observation satellites under the ESA InCubed programme, showcasing end-to-end EO value chain capabilities including onboard data processing, satellite-to-satellite and satellite-to-ground communication, and optical inter-satellite link data relay services. Validated with KaleidEO (SatSure subsidiary) for software-first capabilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- €150M contract for two GEO satellites with 10-year operational life and 13 software-enabled beams
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Companies that use ReOrbit
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ReOrbit technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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App detail
AI capability7 records
Feature6 records
ReOrbit partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.
- FellowmindminorFellowmind served as ReOrbit's ERP Cloud partner for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, completed in seven weeks — one of the fastest Dynamics 365 deployments globally.
- Google CloudflagshipReOrbit and Google Cloud are developing 'Space Cloud' — an orbital data centre network using optical-linked processing satellites with localised AI compute. Google provides cloud orchestration expertise and quantum key distribution for data encryption. Targets European and NATO customers seeking data sovereignty and commercial Earth Observation data processing. Full technical details expected at Google Cloud Next conference in April 2026.
- NestAIcoreReOrbit and NestAI (European physical AI lab) are establishing a European Space AI Lab focused on real-time, autonomous data processing in orbit. Collaboration supports Europe's long-term strategic resilience by strengthening sovereign and secure space-based capabilities.
- Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) and ReOrbit BTSminorReOrbit and ReOrbit BTS announced LoI with Universiti Kuala Lumpur to establish Malaysia's first Center of Excellence for advanced satellite technologies. Strategic collaboration witnessed by Finnish and Malaysian ambassadors at Dubai Air Show.
- ESA (Zero Debris Charter)minorReOrbit signed ESA's Zero Debris Charter at ESA's Zero Debris Week in Darmstadt, joining a global coalition committed to sustainable and safe orbital environments, debris mitigation, and post-mission disposal.
- Ananth TechnologiescoreReOrbit and Ananth Technologies (India) signed MoU to explore opportunities in designing and developing GEO communications satellites. Ananth Technologies to incorporate ReOrbit's software-enabled GEO satellite, while ReOrbit may utilise Ananth's manufacturing and AIT facilities.
- ESA InCubed ProgrammecoreESA InCubed programme supports the UKKO mission — development and demonstration of technologies for future Earth Observation satellites. Focuses on autonomous resource management, flight control, FDIR, payload data management, and API for application deployment. Phase continued with in-orbit demonstration mission.
- SatSure and KaleidEOcoreReOrbit signed MoU with SatSure (deeptech EO analytics company) and its subsidiary KaleidEO to develop full-stack Earth Observation solutions. KaleidEO provides sub-meter imaging payloads with AI-on-EDGE integration; SatSure provides downstream EO analytics and solutions. Validated through UKKO in-orbit demonstration mission.
- Airbus Defence and Space (ADS) and Thales Alenia SpacecoreReOrbit joined ESA's HydRON (high throughput optical network) programme as space segment partner. Both ADS-led and Thales Alenia Space-led consortia contracted ReOrbit for satellite architectural support during phase A/B1 studies for end-to-end optical communications demonstrator.
- Digital Defence Ecosystem (DDE)minorReOrbit joined the Digital Defence Ecosystem, an industry-driven consortium of Finnish technology providers for defence and security. DDE fosters international expansion and application of dual-use technologies in defence solutions.
- SatixFycoreReOrbit signed deal with SatixFy to co-develop the On-Board Processor for ReOrbit's software-defined satellite Gluon. SatixFy provides regenerative On-Board Processor based on its Sx3099 DVB-S2X SDR ASIC for high data rate links between satellites and ground segment.
- AAC Clyde SpacecoreReOrbit and AAC Clyde Space signed MoU to establish a joint satellite avionics and flight software bundle. AAC Clyde Space provides designated hardware; ReOrbit provides designated software. The standalone product simplifies customer supply chain for small satellite integration.
- VENG (Argentina)coreReOrbit and VENG (CONAE's main contractor for launch vehicle developments) signed agreement to manufacture satellites in Argentina to serve the Latin America market. VENG provides engineering services, manufacturing, integration and testing facilities at its AI&T facilities in Córdoba Province.
- TransAstraminorReOrbit and TransAstra signed spacecraft development and logistics contracts. TransAstra to provide orbital transfer vehicle services to deliver ReOrbit customer satellites to LEO, MEO, GEO, and Cis-Lunar orbits. ReOrbit to serve as preferred provider of microsats and smallsats for certain TransAstra customer payloads.
- WARPSPACEcoreReOrbit completed preliminary design review (PDR) as prime contractor for WARPSPACE's WarpHub InterSat constellation — a 3-satellite mission for the world's first optical inter-satellite communication relay service in MEO. Satellites based on ReOrbit's Gluon platform.
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Frequently asked questions about ReOrbit
What does ReOrbit do?
ReOrbit designs, manufactures and delivers software-defined sovereign satellites and connected space systems, including the Gluon satellite bus, Silta GEO communications satellites, OrbitCloud in-orbit data processing, and the Muon flight software/avionics bundle. The company provides end-to-end support from initial concept through deployment, selling complete satellite systems to government and commercial customers seeking independent control of their space infrastructure.
Is ReOrbit a public or private company?
ReOrbit is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was ReOrbit founded?
ReOrbit was founded in 2019. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ReOrbit based?
ReOrbit is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does ReOrbit make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Satellite Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are satellite Leasing, software and Avionics Products and co-development and Engineering Services.
Does ReOrbit have an API?
No public API is recorded for ReOrbit.
What industry is ReOrbit in?
ReOrbit's product category is Sovereign Satellite Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABACAB, Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial), with a secondary code of IMABACAI, Spacecraft Avionics, Flight Computers & Software. Its NAICS code is 336414 and its SIC code is 3760.