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Alba Orbital

Constellation area Earth Observation, Optical, Night Lights
Constellation info

First Earth Observation constellation with PocketQubes. Aiming for 15 min revisit. Announced night lights constellation in 2021.
Constellation state Launches ongoing
Launched satellites 18
Planned satellites ?
Spacecraft type PocketQube
Manufacturer In-house
First launch 2019
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Logo Alba Orbital logo
Company name Alba Orbital
Previous names PocketQube Shop
Oneliner

We provide a hub of support for the fledgling class of PocketQube satellites by not only building our own platforms but providing parts and launch to companies, universities and space agencies around the world. Alba now employs 15 people and is the largest pico-sat company in the world.
Funding $3.4M+
Nation UK
Created 2013
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launched
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cancelled

Last modified: 2025-05-11

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